Atherosclerosis results in the deposition of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.The first steps that "trigger" the initial formation of atherosclerotic plaque include______________.
A)the formation of foam cells following by a fatty streak
B)the formation of connective tissue followed by a fibrous cap over the fatty core of the plaque
C)inflammation within the artery following by production of adhesion molecules and the attraction of monocytes
D)None of the above answers are correct

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Atherosclerosis results in the deposition of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.The first steps that "trigger" the initial formation of atherosclerotic plaque include______________.
A)the formation of foam cells following by a fatty streak
B)the formation of connective tissue followed by a fibrous cap over the fatty core of the plaque
C)inflammation within the artery following by production of adhesion molecules and the attraction of monocytes
D)None of the above answers are correct

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The Answer is C

Atherosclerosis Results in the Deposition of Plaque in the Inner