Atherosclerosis is the accumulation of fatty substances, such as cholesterol, in artery walls, leading to their thickening and narrowing. It is a common cause of various cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.

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Atherosclerosis Is

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Atherosclerosis is

A) the thickening of artery walls by deposits of fatty substances.
B) a condition resulting from the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force.
C) severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.
D) sustained, abnormally high blood pressure.

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