Mike's doctor tells him that his arteries have hardened. The more technical term for this would be

A) atherosclerosis.
B) arteriosclerosis.
C) myocardium.
D) cardiac attack.

Atherosclerosis

The formation of plaque within the arteries.

Arteriosclerosis

A condition marked by loss of elasticity and hardening of arteries.

Cardiac Attack

Also known as a heart attack, it occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, causing heart muscle to be damaged or die.