A rise in blood cholesterol may lead to a deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels. This causes the arteries to lose their elasticity and get stiffened. This is called

Q. A rise in blood cholesterol may lead to a deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels. This causes the arteries to lose their elasticity and get stiffened. This is called

A.            Hypertension

B.            Hypotension

C.            Arteriosclerosis

D.            Systolic pressure

Answer: Systolic pressure