Foam cells in atherosclerotic plaques are derived primarily from:
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Correct answer: Activated macrophages
Foam cells are formed when macrophages ingest oxidized LDL cholesterol. These lipid-laden macrophages accumulate within the intima to form fatty streaks.
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