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Summary Atherosclerosis and blood clotting
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Precise, detailed notes about atherosclerosis and thrombosis (blood clotting)
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1.
In atherosclerosis, what accumulates in the artery wall?
Answer: Cholesterol
2.
In atherosclerosis, what other material builds up at the site?
Answer: Fibrous tissue and calcium salts
3.
What is the result of atherosclerosis?
Answer: The artery loses elasticity and becomes narrower, increasing blood pressure
4.
What is positive feedback?
Answer: Where high blood pressure increases the risk of blood clots, which when formed then increase blood pressure higher and the cycle continues
5.
Why is thrombosis a process which is vital to the body?
Answer: It prevents blood loss from blood vessels when they are damaged
6.
When does thrombosis become a problem?
Answer: When it causes clots to form inside of blood vessels, causing them to become blocked
7.
What is exposed in the wall when it is damaged?
Answer: Collagen
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