This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A septic embolus occurs when: A. a thrombus is composed of a dense colony of bacteria. B. a ... (Read 138 times)

naturalchemist

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
on: Jun 25, 2018
A septic embolus occurs when:
 
  A. a thrombus is composed of a dense colony of bacteria.
  B. a thrombus is composed of foreign material.
  C. an opportunistic infection invades an infarcted lung.
  D. bacteria from an infection in organs adjacent to the site of the original clot formation are transported by a thrombus to the lungs.

Question 2

Choriocarcinoma developing as a complication of a hydatidiform mole is very aggressive and has a very poor prognosis despite appropriate chemotherapy treatment.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sarajane1989

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 296
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

False


naturalchemist

  • Member
  • Posts: 542
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

carojassy25

  • Member
  • Posts: 299
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Growth of a bacterial colony. Growth of a bacterial colony.
Flagella Bacteria Flagella Bacteria
Gas exchange occurs at the alveolar capillary membrane. Gas exchange occurs at the alveolar capillary membrane.
Breast milk bacteria Breast milk bacteria
Bacteria Diagram Bacteria Diagram
Pathogenic microorganisms include (A) bacteria, (B) viruses, (C) protozoa, and (D) helminths. Pathogenic microorganisms include (A) bacteria, (B) viruses, (C) protozoa, and (D) helminths.
Video: Embryonic development - week 1 and 2

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library