The reduction in the diameter of the lumen in arteries due to the formation of fatty deposits is likely to

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The formation of fatty deposits in arteries is known as atherosclerosis, and this leads to an increase in peripheral resistance, which is the resistance to blood flow in the blood vessels outside of the heart. This increased resistance means that it will take more force (pressure) to push blood through the narrowed lumen, leading to an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) increase blood pressure because there is increased peripheral resistance.

The Reduction in the Diameter of the Lumen in Arteries