Question

What distinguishes atherosclerosis from arteriosclerosis?

A.Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots.
B.Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup.
C.Arteriosclerosis results in inefficient blood flow.
D.Atherosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening.

Answer 1

Answer:B.Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup.

Explanation: Atherosclerosis is caused by the deposition of the plaque that makes the walls of the arteries thinner than they usual are and as they get blocked this can result to heart attack .