Which term means a yellow fatty deposit of lipids in an artery?
A) arterioma
B) ischemia
C) plaque
D) stent
C
Explanation: A plaque is a yellow fatty deposit of lipids in an artery. An arterioma would be an artery growth. Ischemia is a temporary deficiency of blood supply. A stent is a stainless steel tube placed within a blood vessel or a duct to widen the lumen.
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