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)

Answer 2

Atherosclerosis refers to the deposition of fatty substances specially cholesterol and triglycerides in the tunica interna and smooth muscles of medium sized and large arteries. Such a deposition is called atherosclerotic or antheromatous plaque. Gradually these plaques grow. As a result, the lumen of the artery decreases and the flow of the blood is reduced.