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Body Fluids and Circulation — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYBody Fluids and Circulation3 Marks
Question
Briefly describe the following: Atherosclerosis.
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Answer

Atherosclerosis or Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): It refers to the deposition of fatty substances specially cholesterol and triglycerides in the tunica interna and smooth muscles of medium sized and large arteries which results in plaque formation, which deform the arterial wall. Gradually these plaques grow and as a result, the lumen of the artery decreases and the flow of the blood is reduced. In extreme cases these plaques may block the artery completely. This may result in heart attack or stroke.

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