Arteries of an alcoholic become

Dilated

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Solution

The correct option is A Dilated
Alcohol acts as a vasodilator. It causes the blood vessels to dilate due to which blood flow to skin and tissues is increased. This results in decrease in blood pressure. However drinking too much alcohol can cause constriction of blood vessels due to deposition of alcoholic fat on the walls of blood vessels resulting in decreased lumen of blood vessels.
So, the correct answer is 'Dilated'.

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