In atherosclerosis, increased LDL in monocyte macrophage due to:
Correct Answer: Lipids in LDL get oxidized
Description: Ans. (c) Lipids in LDL get oxidized(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 496; 8th/pg 500)With chronic hyperlipidemia, lipoproteins accumulate within the intima, there they aggregate and become oxidized by free radicals produced by inflammatory cells.
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