The Ballooning Out of an Artery Wall at a Point

question 75

Multiple Choice

The ballooning out of an artery wall at a point where it has been weakened by deterioration is called a(an)

• A)aorta.
• B)plaque.
• C)aneurysm.
• D)diverticula.

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