Major site of atheroscierosis_______________?
Correct answer: B. Abdominal aorta
- A. Coronary artery
- B. Abdominal aorta
- C. Thoracic aorta
- D. Internal carotid artery
Explanation
The abdominal aorta, especially below the renal arteries and near the bifurcation, is the commonest major site of atherosclerotic involvement. Coronary and carotid arteries are also important sites but are not the usual answer for the major site overall.
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