Deposition of fatty substances in the lining of arteries is termed as

Arteriosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis

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Arthritis

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Angiogenesis

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Solution

The correct option is A Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries leading to the thickening of arterial walls.
This is due to the deposition cholesterol on the inner lining of the artery wall.
This results in the hardening and narrowing of arteries that limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the various parts of the body.
Thus the correct answer is option B.

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