Question

Which of these refers specifically to a stiffening of the arteries, which in turn restricts blood flow?
A) AIDS
B) cardiotitus
C) veinosclerosis
D) arteriosclerosis

Answer 1

Answer:

D) arteriosclerosis

Explanation:

• Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening and hardening of walls of the arteries.  In simple words it is the stiffening of the artery walls.
• Arteriosclerosis is caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels or smoking, which damages the arteries causing the formation of plaques.
• Formation of plaques makes arteries to thicken and stiffen thus restricting the flow of bloods to organs and tissues in the body.

Answer 2

Answer: D) arteriosclerosis

Explanation:

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