In atherosclerosis,
A)the lumen of the artery is narrowed
B)the arterial walls fill with fibrous connective tissue.
C)lipids in the bloodstream become embedded in the walls of the endothelial lining.
D)a fibrous net covers the entire abnormal area.
E)all of these occur.

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All of these occur in atherosclerosis. The lumen of the artery is narrowed due to the buildup of plaque, which is primarily made up of lipids that become embedded in the walls of the endothelial lining. As the plaque progresses, the walls of the artery fill with fibrous connective tissue and a fibrous net may cover the entire abnormal area. These changes can lead to reduced blood flow to tissues and organs supplied by the affected artery.

In Atherosclerosis