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jonny [76]
2 years ago
8

What causes plaque to form inside arteries? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

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1 answer:
liberstina [14]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat (cholesterol) and calcium build up inside the lining of the artery wall, forming a substance called plaque. Over time, the fat and calcium buildup narrows the artery and blocks blood flow through it.

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