Question

Deposition of plaque in the blood vessels causes atherosclerosis. The plaque is due to deposition of

• A. calcium
• B. fat
• C. fibrous tissue
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

The blockage or narrowing of coronary arteries is called coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis. It affects the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. Atherosclerosis is caused by the deposition of plaque. The plaque is due to deposition of calcium, fat, cholesterol and fibrous tissue because of which lumen of the arteries gets narrower.