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)

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

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

This would prevent body tissues from getting much oxygen.

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This would reduce blood flow and prevent tissues from oxygenating.