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This Low Power Photomicrograph of the Lung Shows a Thromboembolism

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This low power photomicrograph of the lung shows a thromboembolism within a pulmonary artery.What is the most likely source for this thrombus? This low power photomicrograph of the lung shows a thromboembolism within a pulmonary artery.What is the most likely source for this thrombus?   A) Deep leg veins B) Left atrium C) Left ventricle D) Likely formed in situ on top of an atherosclerotic plaque E) Right atrium  F) Right ventricle G) Vena cava


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