The deposition of lipids on the wall lining, the lumen of large and medium-sized arteries is referred to as |
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a) |
Deep vein thrombosis |
b) |
Stokes-Adam’s syndrome |
c) |
Osteoporosis |
d) |
Atherosclerosis |
The deposition of lipids on the wall lining, the lumen of large and medium-sized arteries is referred to as |
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a) |
Deep vein thrombosis |
b) |
Stokes-Adam’s syndrome |
c) |
Osteoporosis |
d) |
Atherosclerosis |
(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.