Question 3 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361
Plaque buildup in arteries is strongly associated with LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol. LDL can deposit cholesterol in artery walls, where it contributes to plaque formation and narrowing. Blood clots may form on a plaque, but they are not the main cause of the plaque itself.
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