An atherosclerotic plaque results in two key changes to the vessel, including:Group of answer choicesHardening (higher compliance) of the vessel wall.Narrowing of the vessel lumen (reduced radius and increased resistance to blood flow).Hardening (lower compliance) of the vessel wall.Narrowing of the vessel lumen (increased radius and decreased resistance to blood flow).
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An atherosclerotic plaque results in two key changes to the vessel, including:Group of answer choicesHardening (higher compliance) of the vessel wall.Narrowing of the vessel lumen (reduced radius and increased resistance to blood flow).Hardening (lower compliance) of the vessel wall.Narrowing of the vessel lumen (increased radius and decreased resistance to blood flow).
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An atherosclerotic plaque results in narrowing of the vessel lumen (reduced radius and increased resistance to blood flow) and hardening (lower compliance) of the vessel wall.
Atherosclerosis is a disease characterized by the buildup of plaque within the walls of arteries, which can lead to narrowing and hardening of the arteries. The plaque buildup within the arterial wall can cause the lumen of the artery to become narrowed, which reduces the radius of the vessel and increases the resistance to blood flow. This can lead to reduced blood flow to the tissues and organs supplied by the affected artery. Additionally, the plaque buildup can cause the arterial wall to become stiff and less elastic, which reduces the compliance of the vessel and can lead to increased blood pressure.
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