Question

Atherosclerosis is caused by deposition of:

• A. Calcium
• B. Fat and cholesterol
• C. Deposition of fibrous tissue
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Coronary artery diseases (CAD) are caused due to disorders in blood supply to cardiac muscles caused by narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. Atherosclerosis refers to narrowing of the lumen of the coronary artery or any of its branches due to the deposition of fat, cholesterol, calcium and fibrous tissue. Thus option d is correct.