The most common form of arteriosclerosis is:
A) polyarteritis
B) pericarditis
C) atherosclerosis
D) atheroma
C
Explanation: The most common form of arteriosclerosis is atherosclerosis. Polyarteritis is an inflammation of multiple arteries. Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Atheroma is a fatty substance growth.
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