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Q. The hardening and loss of elasticity of arteries is referred to as

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Hardening and loss of elasticity of arteries, occurring typically in old age is called arteriosclerosis. The oxygenated blood rich in oxygen and nutrients are transferred via the arteries from the heart to the rest of the body and eventually the blood vessel becomes thick and stiff, such that it results in arteriosclerosis. This sometimes restricts the flow of blood to the other organs and tissues.
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