Body Fluids and CirculationHard
Question
Hardening of the arteries due to deposition of cholesterol is called
Options
A.Thrombosis
B.Atherosclerosis
C.Rhinitis
D.Stenosis
Solution
-Coronary Artery Disease, often referred to as atherosclerosis, affects the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. It is caused by deposits of calcium, fat, cholesterol and fibrous tissues, which makes the lumen of arteries narrower
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