Regarding the endothelium, what is the difference between healthy vessel walls and those that promote clot formation?
A)Inflammation and roughening of the endothelium of the artery are present.
B)Hypertrophy and vasoconstriction of the endothelium of the artery are present.
C)Excessive clot formation and lipid accumulation in the endothelium of the artery are present.
D)Evidence of age-related changes that weaken the endothelium of the artery is present.

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Atherosclerosis causes roughening of the intima of blood vessels, which subsequently leads to activation of the coagulation cascade. Clot promotion is not caused by vasoconstriction of the endothelium, or age-related changes that weaken the endothelium. This process occurs in the intima of the artery.

Regarding the Endothelium, What Is the Difference Between Healthy Vessel