Use the figure above to answer the following questions.
-The anatomical structure identified with the letter "C" in the figure above is
A) the arterial wall.
B) the lumen.
C) atherosclerotic plaque.
D) the capillary wall.
E) none of these.

Question

Use the figure above to answer the following questions.
-The anatomical structure identified with the letter "C" in the figure above is
A) the arterial wall. 
B) the lumen. 
C) atherosclerotic plaque. 
D) the capillary wall. 
E) none of these.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure identified with the letter "C" in the figure is atherosclerotic plaque, which is a buildup of cholesterol, fat, and other substances on and inside the walls of the artery, leading to narrowing and decreased blood flow. The other options (arterial wall, lumen, and capillary wall) are not consistent with the appearance of the structure in the figure.

Use the Figure Above to Answer the Following Questions