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2 Describe the formation of a plaque.

2 Describe the formation of a plaque.

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2 Describe the formation of a plaque.

Step 1

Since it is not specified as to which kind of plaque the question is referring to, the dental plaque that results from bacteria and the plaque deposited in arteries resulting from consumption of lipids are described.

Step 2

Microbial plaque- In microbiology, plaque may be referred to a colony of bacteria or bacteriophage (viruses). The bacterial plaque forms as a result of biofilm formation by the bacterial cells that form vast colonies. The viral plaque is the formation of viruses within bacterial colonies that are made to grow in a nutrient medium such as agar.

Cavities or tooth decay are known as dental caries. They resultant acids made by these bacteria cause dental caries. These acids damage enamel of the tooth as well as layer of enamel which is situated under the enamel which is known as dentin. Many types of bacteria stay in sticky film in human mouth which is known as plaque.

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Plaque in relation to arteries - Consuming a diet rich in lipids (low-density lipoprotein) leads to arteriosclerosis, which is the primary cause of a heart attack (myocardial infarction). The lipid droplets...

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