DPT-772: VASCULAR DISEASE LECTURE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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DPT-772: VASCULAR DISEASE LECTURE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is arteriosclerosis?
Stiffening and hardening of arterial walls.
What is atherosclerosis?
Narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
What is the difference between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis...
DPT-772: VASCULAR DISEASE LECTURE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is arteriosclerosis?
Stiffening and hardening of arterial walls.
What is atherosclerosis?
Narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
What is the difference between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is a subset of arteriosclerosis.
What is PVD?
Peripheral Vascular Disease.
What is a thrombus?
A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel.
What is an embolus?
A blood clot or foreign material that travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood
vessel.
What is an aneurysm?
A bulge or weakening of a blood vessel wall.
What are the layers of the arterial system?
Intima, media, adventitia.
What is the purpose of the endothelium?
Innermost layer of the arterial wall that provides a smooth surface for blood flow.
, What is the purpose of the basement membrane?
Supports the endothelium.
What is the purpose of the internal elastic membrane?
Provides elasticity to the arterial wall.
What is the purpose of the smooth muscle layer?
Controls the diameter of the blood vessel.
What is the purpose of the external elastic membrane?
Provides support and elasticity to the arterial wall.
What happens to venous tone in someone on bed rest?
It decreases, helping to adjust pressure with positional changes.
What are the characteristics of the venous system?
Thinner walls, contains valves to prevent backflow, overall layout in the lower
extremities.
What are the types of veins in the venous system?
Deep veins and superficial veins.
What is arteriolosclerosis?
Proliferation of intima cells causing obliteration and scarring of the inner layer.
What other conditions are associated with atherosclerosis?
Cerebral Vascular Disease (CVD) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
What are the symptoms of PAD?
Intermittent claudication with activity, pain at rest.
What are the signs of PAD?
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