What alteration occurs in injured endothelial cells that contributes to atherosclerosis?
A) They release toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDL) .
B) They are unable to make the normal amount of vasodilating cytokines.
C) They produce an increased amount of antithrombic cytokines.
D) They develop a hypersensitivity to homocystine and lipids.
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