Which cardiovascular condition results in the blood vessels that carry oxygen away from the heart becoming damaged due to losing their elasticity? A - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 16 - 2024 - Paper 1

Arteriosclerosis causes the blood vessels to become less flexible, which can impact blood flow and increase the risk of cardiovascular complications. Unlike angina, which is a symptom of reduced blood flow, or deep vein thrombosis, which involves veins in the legs, arteriosclerosis specifically affects the arteries that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, directly relating to the loss of elasticity.

A. Angina is related to chest pain due to reduced blood oxygen flow, not elasticity. C. Carotid artery disease refers specifically to narrowing in the carotid arteries, not necessarily affecting their elasticity. D. Deep vein thrombosis pertains to blood clots in veins, not arterial elasticity.