Question

Which defines atherosclerosis? question 7 options: 1) sustained abnormally high blood pressure 2) the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force 3) thickening of artery walls by deposit of fatty substances 4) severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart?

Answer 1

The correct answer would be option 3. Atherosclerosis is the thickening of artery walls by deposit of fatty substances. It causes the arteries to harden due to the plaque build up inside. This disease would lead to more serious problems like coronary artery diseases.