An Embolus Is Different Froa Thrombus in That

question 78

Multiple Choice

An embolus is different froa thrombus in that

• A)an embolus is a clot that is stationary; a thrombus is a clot that travels in the blood.
• B)an embolus is a clot that travels in the blood; a thrombus is a clot that is stationary.
• C)an embolus is a clot; a thrombus is a scab.
• D)only a thrombus can cause a stroke.
• E)both a and d are true.

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