A) hypertension
B) atherosclerosis
C) arteriosclerosis
D) none of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Hypertension is persistent high blood pressure with systolic more than 140 mm Hg, and diastolic more than 90 mm Hg. It is caused by decrease in extensibility of the artery due to atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis. Sclerosis means hardening and narrowing of blood vessels.
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