In Atherosclerosis, the Deposition of Fatty Plaques Begins in Which

Question

In atherosclerosis, the deposition of fatty plaques begins in which layer of the arterial wall?
A) adventitia
B) epithelium of the media
C) endothelium of the intima
D) external elastic membrane
E) internal elastic membrane

Accepted Answer

The deposition of fatty plaques in atherosclerosis begins in the endothelium of the intima layer of the arterial wall. This is where the initial damage and inflammation occur, leading to the accumulation of lipids and formation of plaques.