Merrill has a buildup of plaque in his coronary arteries that encircle his heart and provide its muscles with oxygen and nutrients.Merrill has
A)arrhythmia.
B)angina pectoris.
C)arterial thrombosis.
D)atherosclerosis.

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A buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries is a classic symptom of atherosclerosis. Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm, angina pectoris is chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart, and arterial thrombosis is a blood clot that forms within an artery.

Merrill Has a Buildup of Plaque in His Coronary Arteries