Thrombi That Develop in the Deep Venous System of the Lower

question 75

Multiple Choice

Thrombi that develop in the deep venous system of the lower extremity and are trapped in the lung circulation are

• A) alveolar emboli
• B) pulmonary emboli
• C) bronchial emboli
• D) pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas

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