In the Condition Known as ________, the Wall of an Artery

Question

In the condition known as ________, the wall of an artery becomes thicker and stiffer.
A) arthritis
B) arteriosclerosis
C) stenosis
D) atherosclerosis
E) multiple sclerosis

Accepted Answer

Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening and stiffening of arterial walls. Arthritis is a joint disorder, stenosis refers to the narrowing of a vessel or tube, atherosclerosis specifically refers to the buildup of plaque in arterial walls, and multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder.