1. What is a major risk factor for stroke? 2. What is one leading cause of hypertension? 3. What is atherosclerosis?
A) Hypertension is a main risk factor for stroke
B) Atherosclerosis is a major cause of hypertension
C) Atherosclerosis is the stiffening of the arteries due to buildup of fatty plaques and inflammation in the arterial walls
D) Fatty plaques and inflammation in the arterial walls are caused by hypertension.