Question:

Read the statements (A) and (B). Choose the right one : Statement (A) : Atherosclerosis is a disease characterised by the thickening of arterial walls. Statement (B) : Deposition of cholesterol and triglycerides in the arterial walls causes atherosclerosis.

Updated On: Feb 23, 2024
  • Statement (A) is correct, (B) is wrong
  • Both the statements are correct but not related to each other
  • Both the statements are correct and (B) is the reason for (A)
  • Both the statements are wrong
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Atherosclerosis refers to the deposition of fatty substances specially cholesterol and triglycerides in the tunica interna and smooth muscles of medium sized and large arteries. Such a deposition is called atherosclerotic or antheromatous plaque. Gradually these plaques grow. As a result, the lumen of the artery decreases and the flow of the blood is reduced.
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