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An aneurysm is a ballooned, weakened arterial wall.
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What is a bulge of weak area in the wall of the aorta know as?
This weak spot is called an aneurysm. In the aorta it is called an aortic aneurysm.
What causes the aorta wall to become weakened which then increases the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm?
As more and more fat attaches to the aortic wall, the wall itself becomes abnormally weak and often results in an aneurysm or bulge.
A condition in which there is a congential predispostion for a ruptured aorta?
A condition that fits this description is aortic aneurysm. This is when there is a bulge in the wall of the aorta, which can lead to the artery rupturing if left untreated. Risk factors include genetics, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis.
What occurs if a weakness develops between the inner and outer layers of the aorta wall?
If weakness develops between the inner and outer layers of the aortic wall, a bulge results as blood from the interior of the vessel is pushed around the damaged region in the wall and collects between these layers.
Why is the wall of the aorta thicker than those of the aorta?
You need to read your question and ask it again.
Why is the aorta so thick-walled?
this is because, due to high thickness of left ventricle blood gets into the aorta with high pressure, and if the aortic wall is not thick, high blood pressure in aorta breaks open wall.
What is the opening in the wall of the fourth ventricle called?
Aorta
What protein would be found as a component of the wall of the aorta?
Colagen.
What is the name of the aorta as it travels through the chest?
descending aorta
What is the name of aorta as it travels through the chest?
descending aorta
What is the name of the aorta as it travel through the chest?
descending aorta
What is the significance of the difference in thickness between the wall of the aorta and the wall of the pulmonary trunk?
I answered this question last week... but anyway... the aorta has to accommodate much higher pressures from the left ventricle, ergo it is thicker.
