Darlene has heavy deposits of plaque containing cholesterol and fats collected on the walls of her main arteries.Darlene has __________.
A) hypertension
B) osteoporosis
C) arrhythmia
D) atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque, containing cholesterol and fats, on the walls of arteries, which can eventually reduce or block blood flow. Hypertension (option A) is high blood pressure; osteoporosis (option B) is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, and arrhythmia (option C) is an irregular heartbeat.

Darlene Has Heavy Deposits of Plaque Containing Cholesterol and Fats