What alteration occurs in injured endothelial cells that contributes to atherosclerosis?
A)They release toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
B)They are unable to make the normal amount of vasodilating cytokines.
C)They produce an increased amount of antithrombotic cytokines.
D)They develop a hypersensitivity to homocysteine and lipids.

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Injured endothelial cells become inflamed and cannot make normal amounts of antithrombotic and vasodilating cytokines.

What Alteration Occurs in Injured Endothelial Cells That Contributes to Atherosclerosis