Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
In atherosclerosis, deposition of lipids such as cholesterol, followed by precipitation of alcium salts, hastens hardening of a vessel.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Atherosclerosis is a clinical term for thickening of arterial wall due to deposition of cholesterol, triglycerides and other fatty material in the arteries followed by precipitation of calcium salts. Due to this arteries become constricted for blood flow leading to severe heart problems.

So, the correct option is 'True'.