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
AnswerAnswer: 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.