Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of atherosclerosis, which is

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permanent damage to the heart valves that begins with strep throat.

a buildup of cholesterol plaque in the walls of arteries, causing obstruction of blood flow.

sudden stoppage of the heart due to impaired conduction of impulses from the atria to the ventricles.

enlargement and twisting of veins that commonly occurs in the legs.

answer is B.

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Atherosclerosis, affects the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. It is caused by deposits of calcium, fat, cholesterol and fibrous tissues, which makes the lumen of arteries narrower. Hyperglycemia (Diabetes mellitus) induces a large number of alterations at the cellular level of vascular tissue that potentially accelerate the atherosclerotic process.

Enlargement and twisting of veins in limbs is called varicose veins.

When the heart stops beating, it is called cardiac arrest.

Damage of heart valves occurs in Rheumatoid heart disease.

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