Q. The deposition of lipids on the wall lining, the lumen of large and medium-sized arteries is referred to as
A) Deep vein thrombosis
B) Stokes-Adam’s syndrome
C) Osteoporosis
D) Atherosclerosis
Explanation
Atherosclerosis refers to the condition of obstruction of arteries by localised deposits of lipids or fatty materials (including cholesterol) on the inner walls of large and medium-sized arteries. It arises due to high blood levels of cholesterol and can lead to heart attack or heart attack or heart failure.
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