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Assertion :Atherosclerosis affects the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle Reason: It is caused by deposits of calcium, fat, chalesterol and fibrous tissue which makes the lumen of arteries narrower

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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

Reason: Atherosclerosis makes lumen of arteries narrower. Atherosclerosis affects the vessels, supply blood to the heart muscle. It is caused by deposits of calcium, fat, cholesterol and fibrous tissues; it makes lumen of arteries narrower. Coronary Artery Disease is often referred to as atherosclerosis.



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