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Fantom [35]
3 years ago
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Which conditions causes plaque to accumulate on the walls of the arteries,which makes them thicken and lose elasticity

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1 answer:
Alexxandr [17]3 years ago
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Answer:

Some of the conditions that favor the hardening of arteries are: being over 45 years old, it is a disease that is hereditary, having high blood pressure and hypertension, not exercising, being obese and being under high levels of stress.

Explanation:

The arteries are clogged because consuming high-fat breaths, containing a plaque that is mainly composed of calcium fat and other minerals the walls of the arteries lose their elasticity, this process is called "hardening of the arteries."

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