A Thrombus (Blood Clot)in the First Branch of the Arch

question 54

Multiple Choice

A thrombus (blood clot) in the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood to the ________.

• A) left upper arm
• B) myocardium of the heart
• C) left side of the head and neck
• D) right side of the head and neck and right upper arm

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Definitions:

NaCN

Sodium cyanide, a highly toxic compound used in industrial processes such as mining and chemical synthesis.

1-methylcyclohexanol

A secondary alcohol derived from cyclohexane, featuring a methyl group on its ring, used in organic synthesis.

1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane

A brominated organic compound featuring a bromine and a methyl group attached to a cyclohexane ring.

HBr

Hydrobromic acid, a strong acid formed by dissolving hydrogen bromide in water, used in chemical synthesis.