Lp (A) Is Considered a Risk Factor for Developing Atherosclerosis

Multiple Choice

Lp (a) is considered a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis due to which of the following?

A) It competes with fibrinogen for binding sites, thus interfering with clot lysis and increasing the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) .
B) It is produced by macrophages and expressed in atherosclerotic lesions.
C) It activates complement.
D) It competes with plasminogen for binding sites, thus interfering with clot lysis and increasing the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) .