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natalie2426

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When a portion of a clot travels through the blood stream, lodges in a narrow artery, and causes sudden tissue death, it is called a(n)
 a. embolism. b. platelet.
  c. aneurysm. d. thrombus.

Question 2

What is the term for an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels?
 a. plaque. b. platelets
  c. thrombosis d. embolism


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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natalie2426

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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