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The deposition of lipids on the wall lining, the lumen of large and medium-sized arteries is referred to as

a)

Deep vein thrombosis

b)

Stokes-Adam’s syndrome

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Atherosclerosis



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The deposition of lipids on the wall lining, the lumen of large and medium-sized arteries is referred to as

a)

Deep vein thrombosis

b)

Stokes-Adam’s syndrome

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Atherosclerosis

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Atherosclerosis refers to the condition of obstruction of arteries by localised deposits of lipids or fatty materials (including cholesterol) on the inner walls of large and medium-sized arteries. It arises due to high blood levels of cholesterol and can lead to heart attack or heart attack or heart failure.

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