A high power view of an arterial wall is shown in the accompanying photomicrograph.Which one of the following words or statements is the best classification of the atheromatous plaque shown?

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The plaque largely consists of fibrous scar tissue,and is often called a fibrous plaquEThese plaques rarely rupture and are relatively "safe",in that they do not rupture and cause thrombosis.Large cross sectional areas of the vessels can be involved with fibrous plaques,however.

A High Power View of an Arterial Wall Is Shown