What is the process by which arteries become hard and thickened due to buildup of cholesterol and other substances on their walls?
a. Aneurysm
b. Arrhythmias
c. Cardiomyopathy
d. Atherosclerosis
e. Endocarditi
Answer: d. Atherosclerosis
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