Accumulation of cholesterol beneath the inner linings of arteries is called

A) hypertension.
B) heart attack.
C) stroke.
D) atherosclerosis.
E) thrombus.

Atherosclerosis

Form of cardiovascular disease characterized by the accumulation of fatty materials (usually cholesterol) in the arteries.

Cholesterol

A waxy type of lipid, necessary for the formation of cell membranes and certain hormones, but high levels in blood can increase heart disease risk.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.