ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
Question
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What causes atherosclerosis?
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high blood pressure
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an increase in blood viscosity
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accumulation of fatty materials
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an increase in blood volume
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If there’s too much cholesterol in the blood, the cholesterol and other substances may form deposits (plaques) that collect on artery walls. Plaques can cause an artery to become narrowed or blocked.
Detailed explanation-2: -Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids and fibrous elements in the large arteries.
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