Asked by Matthew Torres on Jun 11, 2024
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When a part of a thrombus breaks off, it is referred to as ____.
A) an embolus
B) hemostasis
C) a clot
D) a thrombus
E) agglutination
Thrombus
A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel, which can impede blood flow.
Embolus
a blood clot, air bubble, or other substance that travels through the bloodstream and lodges in a vessel, potentially causing an obstruction.
- Absorb the principles governing clot development and the health complications tied to them.
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Laura FloresJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When a part of a thrombus (a blood clot formed within the vascular system) breaks off, it travels through the bloodstream and is referred to as an embolus. This can lead to embolism, a blockage in a different part of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the principles governing clot development and the health complications tied to them.