Question

coronary artery disease is caused by the
pressure
carbon dioxide
plaque
hypertension

Explanation:

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is primarily caused by the buildup of plaque (fatty deposits, cholesterol, etc.) in the coronary arteries, which narrows them and restricts blood flow to the heart. Pressure and carbon dioxide are not direct causes of CAD, and hypertension is a risk factor but not the direct cause of the disease's development (plaque is the direct pathological cause here).

Answer:

C. plaque (assuming the options are labeled as A. pressure, B. carbon dioxide, C. plaque, D. hypertension)