In atherosclerosis,

a. the lumen of the artery is narrowed
b. the arterial walls fill with fibrous connective
tissue.
c. lipids in the bloodstream become embedded in
the walls of the endothelial lining.
d. a fibrous net covers the entire abnormal area.
e. all of these occur.


Answer: e

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