Q.

The deposition of lipids on the wall lining, the lumen of large and medium-sized arteries is referred to as 
 a) Deep vein thrombosis    b) Stokes-Adam’s syndrome
 c) Osteoporosis                 d) Atherosclerosis

1 A
2 B
3 C
4 D

Ans.

(d) Atherosclerosis refers to the condition of obstruction of arteries by localised deposits of lipids or fatty materials (including cholesterol) on the inner walls of large and medium-sized arteries. It arises due to high blood levels of cholesterol and can lead to heart attack or heart attack or heart failure.