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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Common Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

Question 1 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361

What makes up plaque in the arteries?

Answer
A
bacteria
B
cholesterol
C
blood clots
D
myocardium

Explanation

Arterial plaque is made mainly of fatty substances, including cholesterol, along with cells and other material that build up in the artery wall. Therefore, cholesterol is the best answer. Blood clots can form on a plaque, but they are not what plaque is mainly made up of.

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