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sveticcg [70]
2 years ago
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Describe the characteristics of atherosclerosis

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2 answers:
noname [10]2 years ago
6 0
The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. A build up of cholesterol plaque in the walls of arteries causing obstruction of blood flow. Plaques may rupture causing acute occlusion of the artery by clot.
Svetach [21]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

It is a disease in which fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances in blood build up and harden, narrowing arteries.

Explanation:

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