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General Knowledge · Q950

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 950

Q950

The deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels causes the arteries to lose their elasticity and get stiffened is called

A.
Hypotension
B.
Hypertension
C.
Systolic Pressure
D.
Arteriosclerosis
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries.