A Wandering Clot That Causes a Stroke Is Called A(n)

question 121

Multiple Choice

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n)

• A) vascular accident.
• B) thrombus.
• C) embolus.
• D) hemorrhage.

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Definitions:

Infant

A very young child, especially one newly or recently born, usually considered to be from birth to 1 year old.

Zygote

A cell produced by the union of an ovum and a sperm.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to the moment of birth.

Ovum

An egg, the female gamete or reproductive cell.