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What is a thrombus?
What is a thrombus?
- A fraction of the original thrombus that breaks away and circulates in the blood stream
- A fatty deposit stuck to the inside of arterial walls
- A blockage in the blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis
- A blood clot that forms within an intact blood vessel (correct)
In which condition does a thrombus develop within a vein, especially the deep veins of the legs?
In which condition does a thrombus develop within a vein, especially the deep veins of the legs?
- When the blood flow in the vessel is slow and sluggish
- In the presence of fatty deposits stuck to the inside of arterial walls
- Following a period of incapacity, such as following surgery (correct)
- In end arteries with serious consequences
What happens when a thrombus develops within an artery?
What happens when a thrombus develops within an artery?
- It results in a stroke by supplying part of the brain
- It reduces the oxygenated blood flow to the organ it supplies (correct)
- It causes a pulmonary embolism in the lungs
- It leads to the formation of fatty deposits on arterial walls
What is thromboembolism?
What is thromboembolism?
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What can be a serious consequence of a thrombus that develops within an end artery?
What can be a serious consequence of a thrombus that develops within an end artery?
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