A study of atheromatous plaques shows that the release of growth factors, including PDGF, FGF, and TNF-a leads to increased extracellular matrix production. As a result, the size of the plaques increases. Which of the following cells is most likely to release these growth factors in the plaques?

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Endothelium

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Fibroblast

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Platelet

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Smooth muscle

A study of atheromatous plaques shows that the release of growth factors, including PDGF, FGF, and TNF-a leads to increased extracellular matrix production. As a result, the size of the plaques increases. Which of the following cells is most likely to release these growth factors in the plaques?

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