Atherosclerosis Quiz 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What causes atherosclerosis? Who is basically affected? At what age?

Compare and contrast the difference between a healthy artery and an obstructed one. Explain how the process of developing atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive (chronic) disease. Explain and define each component part of the circulatory system. Explain how atherosclerosis is called a traffic jam in the circulatory system that may lead to death. Tell why vehicular accidents that occur on highway systems are the best _______ to describe the process of developing the disease. 8. Explain how this disease may be avoided. 9. Define the concept chronic disease. 10. Explain how atherosclerosis is associated to atherosclerosis. 11. Explain the function of the circulatory system.