Cherita's doctor informed her that she has a condition known commonly as "hardening of the arteries" in which artery walls become thicker, harder, and less elastic, which is known as __________.

A. angina
B. myocardial infarction
C. atherosclerosis
D. arteriosclerosis


Answer: D

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