NEETZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation
What is the other term for Coronary Artery Disease?
Options
- ACardiac Artery Disease
- BAtherosclerosis
- CVascular Artery Disease
- DPortal Artery Disease
Correct answer
B. Atherosclerosis
Step-by-step solution
Coronary Artery Disease, often referred to as atherosclerosis , affects the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. It is caused by deposits of calcium, fat, cholesterol and fibrous tissues, which makes the lumen of arteries narrower.