A Mass Composed of Fibrin and Platelets That Collect on Valve

question 9

Multiple Choice

A mass composed of fibrin and platelets that collect on valve leaflets or their cords is called a(n)

• A) embolus.
• B) vegetation.
• C) plaque.
• D) thrombus.
• E) bacterium.

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Definitions:

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