Calcification or "Hardening" of the Arteries is Called

Question

Calcification or "hardening" of the arteries is called
A) atherosclerosis
B) arteriosclerosis
C) myocardial infarction
D) hypertension

Accepted Answer

Calcification or "hardening" of the arteries is a characteristic of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis specifically refers to the buildup of plaque in the arterial walls leading to narrowing and blockage of the arteries. Myocardial infarction (heart attack) and hypertension (high blood pressure) can both be consequences of arteriosclerosis.