Which of the following is a group of arterial diseases characterized by a thickening and reduction of arterial wall elasticity, which leads to hardening of the arteries?

a. Arteriosclerosis
b. Venous thrombosis
c. Lymphangitis
d. Raynaud disease


ANS: A

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