When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
A)The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
B)Cells are unable to make the normal amount of vasodilating cytokines.
C)Cells produce an increased amount of antithrombotic cytokines.
D)Cells 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. They do not release toxic oxygen radicals or develop hypersensitivity to homocysteine and lipids.

When Endothelial Cells Are Injured, What Alteration Contributes to Atherosclerosis