Signs and Symptoms of Arteriosclerosis Include

question 29

Multiple Choice

Signs and symptoms of arteriosclerosis include:

• A) Intermittent claudication.
• B) Nausea and vomiting.
• C) Shortness of breath.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nerve Fibers

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stress-related activities.

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or hollow organ, composed mostly of smooth muscle and elastic fibers, responsible for regulating the diameter of the vessel.

Blood Vessel Walls

The structures that form the boundaries of blood vessels, consisting of layers including the endothelium, smooth muscle, and connective tissue.

Elastic Arteries

Arteries that contain elastic fibers in their walls, allowing them to stretch and recoil as blood is pumped through them by the heart.