This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
Raised serum level of lipoprotein (a) is a predictor of which of the following: 
Select and explain. 
A. Atherosclerosis, B. Cervical cancer, C. Cirrhosis of liver, D. Rheumatic ahritis
A: Atherosclerosis
Answer: A: Atherosclerosis 
Explanation: Raised serum level of lipoprotein (a) is a predictor of atherosclerosis. Lipoprotein (a) has several potential atherogenic effects, including lipid accumulation, endothelial cell modulation, smooth muscle cell proliferation and control of plaque neovascularization. Lipoprotein (a) is an altered form of LDL that contains the apo B100 poion of the LDL linked to apo A.Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 6th Edition, Pages 506-7.