MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The medical term meaning the hardening of the arteries caused by plaque buildup.
A
arteriostenosis
B
atherosclerosis
C
atheroma
D
myocardial infarction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Atherosclerosis, sometimes called “hardening of the arteries, ‘’ occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques.

Detailed explanation-2: -Atherosclerosis is a common condition that develops when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque.

Detailed explanation-4: -High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, stress and anxiety, a sedentary lifestyle and a family history of heart disease are all key risk factors for arterial plaque buildup.

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