Compare arteriosclerosis with atherosclerosis
A) Arteriosclerosis is any thickening and toughening of arterial walls; atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis characterized by changes in the endothelial lining and the formation of fatty deposits (plaque) in the tunica media.
B) Arteriosclerosis is a type of atherosclerosis characterized by changes in the endothelial lining and the formation of fatty deposits (plaque) in the tunica media. Atherosclerosis is any thickening and toughening of arterial walls.
C) Arteriosclerosis is a blood clot that narrows the passageways in coronary arteries and reduces blood flow. Atherosclerosis is a plaque that narrows the passageways in coronary arteries and reduces blood flow.
D) Arteriosclerosis is a partial blockage of coronary circulation usually caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is characterized by changes in the endothelial lining and the formation of fatty deposits (plaque) in the tunica media.
E) Arteriosclerosis is a plaque that narrows the passageways in coronary arteries and reduces blood flow. Atherosclerosis is a blood clot that narrows the passageways in coronary arteries and reduces blood flow.
Answer: A
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