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
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.