Question

final exam (proctored eve page 24 of 28 question 24 28. inflammation of the aorta is called: a aortic stenosis b aortectasis c coarctation d aortitis e arteritis

Explanation:

The question asks for the term describing inflammation of the aorta. "Aortitis" combines "aorta" (the main artery) with "-itis" (a suffix indicating inflammation). Other options refer to different aortic conditions: aortic stenosis is narrowing, aortectasis is dilation, coarctation is constriction, and arteritis is inflammation of arteries generally (not specifically the aorta).

Answer:

D. aortitis