___ affects the small arteries in old age with hypertension and diabetes. ___ affects the small arteries in old age with hypertension and diabetes. Answer: Hyaline arteriolosclerosis
Where can you find calcification of the atheroma? Where can you find calcification of the atheroma? Answer: Coronary artery Circle of Willis Internal carotid artery Renal artery
In the micro level of atherosclerotic atheroma : what is in the fibrous cap and necrotic center? In the micro level of atherosclerotic atheroma : what is in the fibrous cap and necrotic center? Answer: Fibrous cap : foam cells, collagen, elastin macrophage, lymphocytes. Necrotic center: Debris, cholesterol crystals, foam cells, and calcium.
What is the monoclonal theory? What is the monoclonal theory? Answer: Monoclonal proliferation of smooth muscle cells leading to a benign neoplasm.