higher human 2.7 0.0 / 5 ? Human Biologycardiovascular diseaseScottish HighersSQA Created by: jennylock2Created on: 11-02-22 09:33 what is atherosclerosis? The accumulation of fatty tissue (mainly cholesterol, fibrous tissue and calcium) underneath the endothelium of arteries. 1 of 14 What happens to the arteries as the atheroma continues to grow? The artery thickens and loses its elasticity 2 of 14 what effect does an atheroma have on blood pressure It increases 3 of 14 what effect does an atheroma have on blood flow It is decreased 4 of 14 What cardiovascular diseases can be caused by atheroma. Angina, stroke, heart attack and peripheral vascular disease 5 of 14 Which arteries would be blocked in a stroke? arteries to the brain. 6 of 14 what does the blockage in the arteries to the brain cause? It stops blood flow to the brain. The tissue is deprived of oxygen and dies. 7 of 14 What is another term for heart attack? myocardial infarction 8 of 14 what is the first thing that happens if an atheroma ruptures? The endothelium is damaged and clotting factors are released. 9 of 14 what do the clotting factors then initiate? The conversion of prothrombin to thrombin 10 of 14 The active enzyme thrombin causes the plasma protein fibrinogen to form.......? threads of fibrin 11 of 14 what is formed if the thrombus breaks loose an embolus 12 of 14 what is peripheral vascular disease? a blockage in an artery other than the to the brain or heart. 13 of 14 which arteries are most commonly affecting in peripheral vascular disease? arteries in the legs 14 of 14
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