Hypertension is a major risk factor for the development of 'berry aneurysms.' Where are these most commonly located?
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Correct answer: Circle of Willis
Hypertension contributes to the formation and rupture of berry (saccular) aneurysms in the cerebral circulation, particularly at the branch points of the Circle of Willis. Rupture leads to subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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