The Figures Shows a Fragment of a Clot Separating and Moving

question 15

Multiple Choice

The figures shows a fragment of a clot separating and moving downstream in the venous system.When the clot encounters a vessel with a diameter smaller than itself it will become lodged and the flow of blood will be blocked.Where is this most likely to happen?

• A) in the aorta
• B) in the arteries or arterioles of the lung
• C) in the right atrium or right ventricle
• D) in the left atrium or left ventricle

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