Which one of the following is correct for 'atherosclerosis'?\

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(d) : Atherosclerosis is the deposition of fatty substances especially cholesterol and triglycerides in the wall of the arteries. Such a deposition is called a plaque which gradually grows and as a result the lumen of the artery decreases and the flow of the blood is reduced. Sclerosis means hardening.