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PART - 2 - Unit V : CH - 15 Body Fluids and Circulation — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYPART - 2 - Unit V : CH - 15 Body Fluids and Circulation3 Marks
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What is hypertension? Write four differences between Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis.
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Answer

Hypertension : The condition of high blood pressure is called hypertension.
S.No.ArteriosclerosisAtherosclerosis
1. Hardening of arteries due to the deposition of calcium salts and cholesterol. Deposition of lipid (cholesterol) plaque inside the artery's intima.
2. It occurs in small and medium arteries. It occurs in large and medium-sized arteries.
3. It does not significantly affect the artery wall. The artery's intima becomes hardened.
4. Arteries become stiff, lose their elasticity, and can rupture. The artery's intima may close, causing a blockage in the blood flow.

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