Which of the Following Statements About an Embolus Is Correct

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an embolus is correct?

• A) It is composed of debris that travels in blood and eventually lodges in an artery.
• B) It can consist of pieces of thrombi.
• C) It can be caused by infection within the wall of the heart.
• D) It is due to pressure exerted by a tumor.
• E) An embolus secretes acids which destroy neurons.

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Definitions:

Substitute Resources

Productive inputs that can be used instead of other inputs in the production process; resources for which an increase in the price of one leads to an increase in the demand for the other.

Complementary Resources

Productive inputs that are used jointly with other inputs in the production process; resources for which a decrease in the price of one leads to an increase in the demand for the other.

Backflows

In a systems context, refers to the reverse flow of a liquid, gas, or other substance, counter to the intended or normal direction, which can create issues such as contamination.

Skill Transferability

The ease with which people can shift their work talents from one job, region, or country to another job, region, or country.