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When a portion of a clot travels through the bloodstream, 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

The major function of vitamin E is to inhibit the destruction of ____.
 A) lysosomes
  B) free radicals
  C) mucopolysaccharides
  D) polyunsaturated fatty acids


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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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