If an Embolus Lodges in a Coronary Artery, It May

question 73

Multiple Choice

If an embolus lodges in a coronary artery, it may cause ____.

• A) a stroke
• B) pulmonary embolism
• C) high blood pressure
• D) pericarditis
• E) myocardial infarction

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus.

Utricle

A small sac-like structure in the inner ear that is part of the vestibular system, helping to sense gravity and linear acceleration.

Saccule

A small, fluid-filled cavity or sac within the vestibular system of the inner ear, playing a key role in balance and orientation.

Vestibule

An entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater.