The deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels causes the arteries to lose their elasticity and get stiffened is called
A
Hypotension
B
Hypertension
C
Systolic Pressure
D
Arteriosclerosis
Correct Answer: Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries.