Questions: Plaque in the wall of an artery is called a(n)

Plaque in the wall of an artery is called a(n)
Transcript text: Plaque in the wall of an artery is called a(n)
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The answer is the second one (B): atheroma.

Explanation for each option:

  • Embolus: This refers to a blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism. It is not specifically a plaque in the wall of an artery.
  • Atheroma: This is a deposit of plaque on or within the arterial wall. It is the correct term for the plaque in the wall of an artery.
  • Thrombus: This is a blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there. It is not specifically a plaque in the wall of an artery.
  • Atherosclerosis: This is a condition in which the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque around the artery wall. It is the process or condition, not the plaque itself.

Summary: The plaque in the wall of an artery is called an atheroma.

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