Question
Deposition of fatty substances in the lining of arteries results in ______.
(a)Arteriosclerosis
(b)Atherosclerosis
(c) Hyperglycemia
(d)Hypotension
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Solution
(b) Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis refers to the deposition of fatty substances in the lining of the arteries. This results in the formation of an atherosclerotic plaque which decreases the size of the arterial lumen.
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Solution for question: Deposition of Fatty Substances in the Lining of Arteries Results in concept: Disorders of Circulatory System. For the course HSC Science (General)