The impact of ________ within the internal carotid artery is serious because this artery ________
A) tPa; supplies blood to the gut
B) neurofibrillary tangles; supplies blood to the heart
C) atherosclerotic plaque; supplies blood to the brain
D) tPa; absorbs CSF from the brain
E) atherosclerotic plaque; supplies blood to the gut
Answer: C
Rationale: The impact of atherosclerotic plaque within the internal carotid artery is serious because this supplies blood to the brain.
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