Question
What is hypertension? Write four differences between Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis.
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Answer
Hypertension : The condition of high blood pressure is called hypertension.
| S.No. | Arteriosclerosis | Atherosclerosis |
| 1. | Hardening of arteries due to the deposition of calcium salts and cholesterol. | Deposition of lipid (cholesterol) plaque inside the artery's intima. |
| 2. | It occurs in small and medium arteries. | It occurs in large and medium-sized arteries. |
| 3. | It does not significantly affect the artery wall. | The artery's intima becomes hardened. |
| 4. | Arteries become stiff, lose their elasticity, and can rupture. | The artery's intima may close, causing a blockage in the blood flow. |
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