Briefly discuss the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis.
What will be an ideal response?
When excess cholesterol, high blood pressure, or smoking exist, the endothelium of arteries can be damaged. The combination of the cholesterol, fatty acids, immune cells and debris form a plaque. Plaques can increase in size over time and lead to blockage of the artery. Plaques can also rupture into the lumen and in response, a clot forms that may obstruct further blood flow. If this occurs in an artery of the brain, a stroke occurs. If it occurs in one of the coronary arteries, a heart attack occurs. Atherosclerotic plaque is the underlying cause of coronary artery disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
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What must be penetrated in order for a virus to infect the inner layers of the skin?
A) Subcutaneum B) Pimecrolimus C) Stratum corneum D) Zoster
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a. IR is positioned superior to the iliac crest. b. central ray is centered inferior to the femoral head. c. IR is positioned inferior to the iliac crest. d. IR is positioned at the iliac crest.
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