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In arteriosclerosis, hardened arteries cannot expand to handle the blood that enters the vessel when the heart contracts. Therefore, pressure ________ in the artery and causes the heart to work _________.
A) increases, more
B) decreases, less
C) decreases, more
D) increases, less

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A. pressure increases in the artery and causes the heart to work more

When the artery cannot expand the pressure builds up in the smaller space that remains.  As the pressure builds, the heart has to work harder to push the same amount of blood through that smaller opening.

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In arteriosclerosis, hardened arteries cannot expand to handle the blood that enters the vessel when the heart contracts. Therefore, pressure increases in the artery and causes the heart to work more. That is option A.

The clinical significance of arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis is a cardiovascular disorder whereby the arteries hardens due to deposition of cholesterol in and on the walls of the arteries.

The clinical significance of arteriosclerosis

  • chest pain or angina.

  • pain in your leg, arm, and anywhere else that has a blocked artery.

  • cramping in the buttocks while walking.

  • shortness of breath and

  • fatigue.

When the artery become hardened with cholesterol, heart has to strain much harder to pump blood through them. This causes an increase in arterial blood pressure.

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