Blockage of Blood Flow to the Extremities Is Called

question 70

Multiple Choice

Blockage of blood flow to the extremities is called:

• A) septal defect.
• B) peripheral arterial occlusion.
• C) pallor.
• D) pulmonary congestion.

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The part of Earth's lithosphere that underlies the ocean basins, composed mainly of basalt and gabbro.

Hot Spots

Volcanically active areas located usually in the middle of tectonic plates, characterized by hot magma rising from deep within the Earth's mantle.

Volcanically Active

Refers to a geographic area where volcanoes can erupt, showing signs of seismic, geothermal, or eruption activity.

Island Chains

Island chains are series of islands formed from similar geological processes, such as volcanic activity, and are often found stretching across regions of the ocean.