Which of the following statements summarizes the significance of CRP in the arterial wall?
A)It predicts the severity of atherosclerosis and is able to bind o damaged membranes and lipids.
B)It has nothing to do with either arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis
C)It predicts the severity of atherosclerosis but cannot bind to damaged membranes and lipids
D)It predicts the severity of arteriosclerosis
Answer: It predicts the severity of atherosclerosis and is able to bind to damaged membranes and lipids.
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