A weakened and ballooned artery is called a(n):
A) arteriosclerosis.
B) aneurysm.
C) phlebitis.
D) atherosclerosis.
B) aneurysm.
An aneurysm is a weakened and ballooned artery. Arteriosclerosis is a hardening
artery. Phlebitis is an inflamed vein. Atherosclerosis is a deposit of fatty yellow lipids in an
artery.
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