Atherosclerosis · Pathology

Endothelial dysfunction in atherosclerosis is characterized by:

  1. Enhanced nitric oxide synthesis and release
  2. Increased permeability to lipoproteins
  3. Decreased leukocyte adhesion
  4. Reduced smooth muscle proliferation
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Correct answer: Increased permeability to lipoproteins

Endothelial dysfunction increases vascular permeability to LDL and promotes leukocyte adhesion. These changes initiate and propagate plaque development.

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