An excessive amount of fatty substances in the blood is termed:
A) atherosclerosis.
B) hyperlipidemia.
C) lipidoprotein.
D) triglyceride.
B
Explanation: A) Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
B) Correct.
C) Lipoproteins are fat and protein molecules bound together as LDL or HDL.
D) Triglycerides are molecules of fatty acids.
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