Chronic hypertension will lead to which of the following changes in cerebral vasculature?

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Individuals with hypertension have a substantial reduction in the percentage of smooth muscle in the vessel wall. Necrosis of the endothelium may be a result of vessel ischemia brought about by the changes in the smooth muscle and thickening of the vessel walls, which increases the metabolic requirements and impedes the flow of oxygen to the outermost part of the vessel wall. Smooth muscle cells in the vessels are progressively replaced by collagen. Altered permeability of the vessel wall leads to fibrinoid changes. This results in accumulation of protein material and fat deposits, and the vessel wall becomes prone to leakage or rupture.

Chronic Hypertension Will Lead to Which of the Following Changes