Asked by William Sabga-Aboud on Jun 29, 2024
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What is a clot called that remains at its origin? What is a clot called that breaks away and becomes lodged in the lungs?
A) thrombus; cerebral embolism
B) embolus; cerebral embolism
C) thrombus; pulmonary embolism
D) embolus; pulmonary embolism
E) thrombus; stroke
Thrombus
A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and remains there, which can block blood flow and cause health issues.
Pulmonary Embolism
A condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
Embolus
A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.
- Detail the workings and critical role of blood clot formation, mentioning correlated conditions.
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Megueni SalimJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A clot that remains at its origin is called a thrombus, while a clot that breaks away and becomes lodged in the lungs is called a pulmonary embolism.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the workings and critical role of blood clot formation, mentioning correlated conditions.