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BIOLOGY TOPIC 11 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (HL)

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Question:

What are the steps in forming blood clots in coronary arteries? (6)

Author: Sammy Universe



Answer:

1) atheromas (fatty) = reduces artery lumen diameter 2) less blood flow = +P = damages artery wall 3) wall repaired w fibrous tissue = less elasticity 4)atherosclerotic plaque forms 5) if plaque ruptures = blood clotting = thrombus 6) if thrombus moves = embolus = blocks small arterioles


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