Areas in a Vessel Wall Where Large Quantities of Lipid

Question

Areas in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate are called
A) thrombi.
B) emboli.
C) plaques.
D) clots.
E) occlusions.

Accepted Answer

Areas in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate are called plaques. Thrombi, emboli, clots, and occlusions all refer to abnormal changes in the blood itself rather than the vessel wall.