What happens in atherosclerosis?
- Created by: Yzyl Quintana
- Created on: 05-02-17 20:37
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1) Endothelium becomes damaged and dysfunctional
(HBP/toxins from smoking entering the bloodstream)
2) Results in inflammatory response
- White blood cells leave the blood vessel and move into the artery wall
- These cells accumulate chemicals from the blood, particulary cholesterol
- Fatty deposit…
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