Question

Atherosclerosis is a disease that involves the accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries that causes them to harden over time. This prevents the arteries from expanding and contracting. Which statement best describes the effect would this have on the circulatory system?(1 point)
Responses

There would be no effect on the flow of blood through arteries.
There would be no effect on the flow of blood through arteries.

This would reduce blood flow and prevent tissues from oxygenating.
This would reduce blood flow and prevent tissues from oxygenating.

This would prevent body tissues from getting much oxygen.
This would prevent body tissues from getting much oxygen.

This would reduce the amount of blood flowing through the arteries.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the effect of atherosclerosis on the circulatory system is:

**This would reduce blood flow and prevent tissues from oxygenating.**

Atherosclerosis narrows the arteries, which can impede blood flow and lead to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues.