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Question 13 • SC332 Environmental Science B

What distinguishes atherosclerosis from arteriosclerosis?

Answer
A
Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots.
B
Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup.
C
Arteriosclerosis results in inefficient blood flow.
D
Atherosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening.

Explanation

Arteriosclerosis is a broad term for the thickening and hardening of artery walls. Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis in which fatty plaque builds up inside the arteries, so “Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup” is the distinguishing feature.

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