What is the most common arterial disease?

a. Embolus
b. Venous stasis disease
c. Atherosclerosis
d. Varicose veins

ANS: C
Atherosclerosis is the most common arterial disease. A disruption of the endothelial intima can cause the platelets to accumulate around that area and form plaque or a thrombus.

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