Practice mode Circulation

Atherosclerosis is best described as ____.

Correct answer D. deposition of fatty plaques containing cholesterol in the inner walls of arteries

Explanation

In atherosclerosis, lipids (especially LDL cholesterol), cells and fibrous tissue build up beneath the endothelium as plaques. These narrow the lumen and can trigger clot formation.

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