Respuesta :
Which condition causes plaque to accumulate on the walls of the
arteries, which makes them thicken and lose elasticity?
- atherosclerosis
- atherosclerosis
Answer:
The correct answer is-atherosclerosis
Explanation:
Arteries are the blood vessels that are used to transport the oxygenated blood from the heart to the different body parts. Atherosclerosis is the condition in which the plague is formed in and on the walls of arteries.
Plague is mainly made up of fats and cholesterol which thickens the wall of arteries and reduce its elasticity. The plaque hardens over time and makes the artery narrow which decreases the flow of oxygen-containing blood to vital organs.
This limit of flow of blood can leads to heart attack, heart stroke and other serious problems. Therefore the right answer is atherosclerosis.