Hardening of arteries due to deposition of cholesterol/calcium is

Atherosclerosis

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Thrombosis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Stenosis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Rhinitis.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Atherosclerosis
A. Atherosclerosis
Reason: When fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries, it is called atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. It can cause stroke, heart attack and tissue death.

Suggest Corrections