What effect does atherosclerosis have on the development of an aneurysm?
A)Atherosclerosis causes ischemia of the intima.
B)It increases nitric oxide.
C)Atherosclerosis erodes the vessel wall.
D)It obstructs the vessel.

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Atherosclerosis is a common cause of aneurysms because plaque formation erodes the vessel wall. Atherosclerosis does not lead to ischemia of the intima, increase nitric oxide, or obstruct the vessel.

What Effect Does Atherosclerosis Have on the Development of an Aneurysm