1. A localized dilation of a weakened area of the wall of an artery is known as a (n).

2. Anyone of the small flaps on the valves of the heart is known as a.

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Chasity Guerra

3 January, 17:04

1. A localized dilation of a weakened area of the wall of an artery is known as a (n).

2. Anyone of the small flaps on the valves of the heart is known as a.

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Savion Lam · Answer 1

1. aneurysm

2. cusp

Explanation:

An aneurysm is the excessive enlargement of a weakened area of an artery wall. It may be a hereditary condition or an acquired disease. Some symptoms of aneurysm can be fatigue, loss of balance, double vision, and neck pain. A cusp is one of the triangular segments in a heart's valve. It opens and closes as the blood flows.

1. A localized dilation of a weakened area of the wall of an artery is known as a (n).2. Anyone of the small flaps on the valves of the heart is known as a.

1. A localized dilation of a weakened area of the wall of an artery is known as a (n).

2. Anyone of the small flaps on the valves of the heart is known as a.