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Atherosclerosis involves the formation of plaques within arterial walls. Which sequence correctly describes the order of events in plaque formation? 1) Monocytes become macrophages and digest oxidized LDL to form foam cells 2) Cells die and deposits form fatty streaks 3) Smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts migrate toward the lumen to form a fibrous cap over the plaque 4) Endothelial injury occurs 5) LDL enters the area and becomes oxidized