PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A weakness in an artery wall that balloons and fills with blood ____ and which can be treated by a medical professional ____ is called a(n)
A
varicose vein
B
stroke
C
aneurism
D
hemorrhage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An aneurysm is an abnormal swelling or bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, such as an artery. It begins as a weak spot in the blood vessel wall, which balloons out of shape over time by the force of the pumping blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -An aneurysm is a weak area in the wall of a blood vessel that causes the blood vessel to bulge or balloon out. When an aneurysm occurs in a blood vessel of the brain, it is called an intracranial aneurysm. These usually occur in the part of the brain called the cerebrum and are called a cerebral aneurysm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Repairing a ruptured aneurysm requires surgery or endovascular treatment. Endovascular treatment means an aneurysm is treated from inside the artery. You also may be given treatments to relieve symptoms. If you have an unruptured aneurysm, talk with your health care provider about possible treatments.

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