Answer to Question #177832 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for kylie

Question

1. Why atherosclerosis is especially dangerous when found in the coronary arteries?

1. It can lead to coronary artery disease.

2. It can cause a heart attack.

3. It can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle.

4. It can cause myocardial infarction.

Answer 1

Atherosclerosis is dangerous especially when found in the coronary arteries because can lead to coronary artery disease, a condition whereby blood flow to the heart muscle is restricted. This damages the heart muscle and may lead to a heart attack, a condition known as myocardial infarction.

Therefore, all the given choices are correct.