Coronary Artery Disease and Atherosclerosis — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptCoronary Artery Disease (CAD): 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.
Match the following circulatory conditions with their consequences: A. High blood pressure B. Coronary blockage C. Heart failure D. Angina 1. May damage brain/kidneys 2. Reduced oxygen to myocardium 3. Ventricles don’t pump efficiently 4. Severe pain during exertion
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Correct answer: A — A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A: Hypertension → organ damage B: Coronary blockage → oxygen deprivation C: Heart failure → reduced cardiac output D: Angina → exertion-linked pain
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