Which of the following best describes how atherosclerosis develops? A.
Damage to the tunica intima- platelets clump together- arteries narrow- plaque attaches
B.
Platelets clump together- damage to the tunica intima- plaque attaches- arteries narrow
C.
Damage to the tunica intima- platelets clump together- plaque attaches- arteries narrow
D.
Plaque attaches- damage to the tunica intima- platelets clump together- arteries narrow

The development of atherosclerosis occurs because damage to the tunica intima- platelets clump together- plaque attaches- arteries narrow

Explanation:

Atherosclerosis consists of a chronic intravascular arterial lesion with fat accumulation in the form of plaques that invade the inner layer of the blood vessel.  This produces inflammation, due to the arrival of leukocytes, and activation of the platelets, which leads to formation of the plaque and obstruction of the artery.

For the plaque to exist, there must be damage to the endothelium with loss of its continuity, which leads to

The formation of atheroma plaque is called atheromatosis, and its importance lies in the deficiency of blood flow to tissues or organs that this can produce, as in a myocardial infarction.

answer; teamwork;