Question

Read the statements (A) and (B). Choose the right one:
Statement (A): Atherosclerosis is a disease characterised by the thickening of arterial walls.
Statement (B): Deposition of cholesterol and triglycerides in the arterial walls causes atherosclerosis

• A. Statement (A) is correct, (B) is wrong
• B. Both the statements are correct but not related to each other
• C. Both the statements are correct and (B) is the reason for (A)
• D. Both the statements are wrong

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both the statements are correct and (B) is the reason for (A)

• Atherosclerosis is a disease characterised by the thickening of arterial walls because of the deposition of WBC and remnants of dead cells, including cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Calcification is also a prominent cause of the disease.
• It leads to stiffening of the artery and causes an increase in the pulse pressure. the blood flow through the artery is adversely affected.

So, the correct answer is option C.