"Hardening of the arteries," refers to
A) plaque.
B) arteriosclerosis
C) atherosclerosis
D) fat

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Deposits of fat-containing substances called plaque in the lumen (opening) of the coronary arteries result in atherosclerosis and subsequent narrowing of the lumen of the arteries (see Figure 10-8). The myocardium must have an adequate blood supply to function. The coronary arteries supply the cardiac muscle with blood but become constricted by atherosclerosis (see Figure 10-9). Arteriosclerosis, commonly called "hardening of the arteries," is associated with the el resulting in cardiac ischemia. The cells in the myocardium gradually weaken and die. Replacement scar tissue forms, interfering with the heart's ability to pump, resulting in heart failure.

"Hardening of the Arteries," Refers to