Question

atherosclerosis is: a hardening of the arteries caused by the build up of fatty plaque b an irregular heart beat c an electrical malfunction in the heart d an abnormal curvature of the spine

Explanation:

Atherosclerosis is defined as the hardening of arteries due to fatty - plaque buildup. An irregular heartbeat is arrhythmia, an electrical malfunction in the heart can lead to various cardiac rhythm problems, and an abnormal curvature of the spine is scoliosis.

Answer:

A. Hardening of the arteries caused by the build up of fatty plaque