Asked by Fawaz Abass on Jun 02, 2024
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An embolus is dangerous because it can eventually become lodged in a small artery in the ____.
A) liver
B) lungs
C) intestines
D) stomach
E) kidneys
Embolus
A portion of a thrombus that breaks off and moves through the bloodstream.
Small Artery
A blood vessel with a smaller diameter that branches off from an artery and leads to capillaries, transporting blood to various parts of the body.
Artery
A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.
- Discuss the processes involved in the body's response to blood loss or injury.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An embolus is a traveling clot or debris in the bloodstream that can become lodged in the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, which is a potentially life-threatening condition.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the processes involved in the body's response to blood loss or injury.