While Arteriosclerosis Is a Natural Part of the Aging Process

While arteriosclerosis is a natural part of the aging process and occurs when the walls of the arterial vasculature undergo changes such as increased thickness and hardening,reducing the elasticity of the arteries,certain risk factors for arteriosclerosis are modifiable by the individual.Select the dyad of modifiable risk factors that could minimize the potential for acute or chronic vascular insufficiency.

A) Past surgical history and hypercholesterolemia
B) Cigarette smoking and sedentary lifestyle
C) Hypertension and diabetes
D) Hyperhomocysteinemia and hypertriglyceridemia

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