The major cause of atherosclerosis is due to the

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Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside arteries, leading to narrowing and hardening of the arteries. The formation of atheromas (plaque build-up) is the major cause of atherosclerosis. Other choices, such as destruction of valves in veins or lack of formation of anastomosis between vessels, are not directly related to atherosclerosis. Similarly, destruction of elastic fibers in artery walls can contribute to atherosclerosis, but it is not the primary cause.

The Major Cause of Atherosclerosis Is Due to the