Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \localized weak spot or balloon - like enlargement of the wall of an artery\? asystole arrythmia aneurysm arteriostenosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Asystole: Refers to cardiac arrest with no electrical activity, not related to artery wall enlargement.
• Arrythmia: Irregular heart rhythm, not about artery wall changes.
• Aneurysm: Defined as a localized weak spot or balloon - like enlargement of an artery wall, matching the description.
• Arteriostenosis: Narrowing of an artery, not enlargement.

Answer:

C. aneurysm