Question

select one
o a. metabolic syndrome
o b. thrombosis
o c. hypertension
o d. atherosclerosis
o e. cholesterolemia
the type of disease that is characterized by arterial plaque and that is the major cause of cardiovascular disease is

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Metabolic syndrome): Involves multiple metabolic abnormalities, not primarily arterial plaque.
• Option B (Thrombosis): Is blood clot formation, not arterial plaque buildup.
• Option C (Hypertension): Is high blood pressure, not defined by arterial plaque.
• Option D (Atherosclerosis): Is characterized by arterial plaque (fatty deposits, cholesterol, etc.) in arteries and is a major cause of cardiovascular disease.
• Option E (Cholesterolemia): Relates to cholesterol levels, not arterial plaque as a defining feature of the disease.

Answer:

D. Atherosclerosis