Body systemsQuestion 1609 of 1700
What can a diet high in saturated fats do?
- The vessels widen and blood flow to the heart rises
- Plaque builds up on the vessel walls and narrows them
- The risk of blood clots goes down
- The oxygen level in the blood goes up
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Correct answer: Plaque builds up on the vessel walls and narrows them
Narrowed vessels cut blood flow, which raises the risk of clots, heart attacks, and strokes.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.2: Cardiovascular System
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026