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Name the organs which are affected by atherosclerosis?

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Name the organs which are affected by atherosclerosis?

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The arterial walls get hardened and thickened, reducing the flow of blood.

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Chapter 7: Disease and Hygiene - Diseases due to malfunctioning of body organs, first and measures and hygiene

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Dr. K. K. Gupta Concise Biology [English] Class 6 ICSE
Chapter 7 Disease and Hygiene
Diseases due to malfunctioning of body organs, first and measures and hygiene | Q 6.2

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