HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

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What condition does arteriosclerosis describe?

Closing of small arteries
Inflammation of blood vessels
Formation of blood clots
Excessive bleeding from arteries

The correct answer is: Closing of small arteries

Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening and hardening of the arterial walls, which typically involves the narrowing of the small arteries. This condition leads to reduced blood flow and can contribute to various cardiovascular diseases. When arteries become stiff, it affects their elasticity and can hinder the ability to regulate blood flow effectively, often resulting in higher blood pressure and other complications. The focus on small arteries in arteriosclerosis is significant because it emphasizes how this condition can impact vascular health and perfusion to vital organs. The other options describe different vascular conditions: inflammation would relate to vasculitis, the formation of blood clots pertains to thrombosis, and excessive bleeding from arteries connects to vascular rupture or hemorrhage. These concepts are separate from the process of arteriosclerosis, which specifically relates to arterial stiffening rather than blockage, inflammation, clotting, or bleeding.