Module #3

Question 1

What is Atherosclerosis?

Answer 1

Slow gradual accumulation of cholesterol rich plaque in arteries. Takes decades.

Question 2

What is Thrombosis?

Answer 2

Decisive even whereby damage to advanced arterial plaque causes clot formations. Takes minutes.

Question 3

What is the bad and cool types of cholesterol?

Answer 3

• LDL bad if not taken up by liver it accumulates in blood

- HDH good it decreases plaque accumulation.