A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. The most likely area for it to occur is the:
A) vertebral arteries.
B) basilar artery.
C) circle of Willis.
D) carotid arteries.

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The circle of Willis is the most likely area for cerebral aneurysm to occur, as it is a circle of arteries at the base of the brain where many vessels come together and aneurysms are more likely to form. Aneurysms may also occur in other areas, but the circle of Willis is the most common site.

A 60-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Cerebral Aneurysm