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What is the correct definition of arteriosclerosis?


A. a condition that occurs when the blood supply to the heart slows or stops, causing damage to the heart muscle

B. a group of disorders that cause a thickening and hardening of arteries

C. a condition that occurs when fatty substances build up on the inner lining of arteries

D. a surgical procedure in which an instrument with a tiny balloon attached is inserted into an artery to clear a blockage

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Answer:

A condition that occurs when the blood supply to the heart slows or stops, causing damage to the heart muscle

Step-by-step explanation:

Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues.

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Answer:

The correct answer is C. a condition that occurs when fatty substancves build up on the inner lining of arteries.

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I take K12 so I know the right answer because the person was incorrect because when I put that answer I got is wrong. I got 80% on that quiz because of that other person.

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