Asked by sahil sharma on Jul 04, 2024
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A clot or plaque which forms on the inside of blood vessel walls is called a/an ________.
A) sclerosis
B) arteriosus
C) thrombus
D) embolus
E) plaque
Thrombus
Clot in the cardiovascular system formed from constituents of blood; may be occlusive or attached to the vessel or heart wall without obstructing the lumen.
Embolus
Plug, composed of a detached clot, a mass of bacteria, or another foreign body, occluding a blood vessel.
Sclerosis
A condition characterized by the hardening or stiffening of a body part, often referring to tissue.
- Differentiate between the structures and functions of cells and tissues in health and disease.
Verified Answer
JT
Jasmine TumberJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A thrombus is a blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the structures and functions of cells and tissues in health and disease.