Read the statements $A$ and $B$ and select the correct option.
$Statement A$: Atherosclerosis is a disease characterized by the thickening of arterial walls.
$Statement B$: Deposition of cholesterol and triglycerides in the arterial walls causes atherosclerosis.

  • A
    $Statement A$ is correct,$B$ is incorrect
  • B
    Both the statements are correct but not related to each other.
  • C
    Both the statements are correct and $B$ is the reason for $A$
  • D
    Both the statements are incorrect.

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