The build up of LDL (containing fat and cholesterol) and foam cells can be seen macroscopically as a fatty streak if you were to open up the blood vessel.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

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The buildup of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and foam cells within the tunica intima of the arterial wall can be seen macroscopically as a fatty streak if the blood vessel is opened up. A fatty streak is a yellowish discoloration of the arterial wall that is caused by the accumulation of lipids and foam cells. Fatty streaks are considered to be the earliest visible sign of atherosclerosis and can be seen in children as young as 10 years old. Over time, fatty streaks can progress to more advanced stages of atherosclerosis, such as fibrous plaques and complicated lesions.