Fat deposits in the circulatory system of an older adult can lead to:
a. diffuse conduction disturbances.
b. exaggerated contractility.
c. heart failure.
d. thinning of the ventricles.
C
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fat deposits (cholesterol) accumulate in the walls of the ar-teries, which can lead to heart failure or stroke.
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