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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

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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.
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Answer: D) arteriosclerosis

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