The subtle damage caused by disturbed blood flow initially leads to which response when atherosclerosis begins to develop? inflammation

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Disturbed blood flow caused by atherosclerosis leads to inflammation as the first response. This inflammation causes the activation of immune cells, which release cytokines and chemokines, leading to the recruitment of more immune cells to the site of injury. This immune response contributes to the progression of atherosclerosis. Platelet aggregation, enzyme accumulation, and foam cell development are later stages of atherosclerosis development.

The Subtle Damage Caused by Disturbed Blood Flow Initially Leads