Questions: Multiple Choice Question A clot that breaks off and is carried in the bloodstream is called a(n) blank. thrombus embolus bruit spider vein Need help? Review these concept resources.

Multiple Choice Question A clot that breaks off and is carried in the bloodstream is called a(n) blank. thrombus embolus bruit spider vein Need help? Review these concept resources.
Transcript text: Multiple Choice Question A clot that breaks off and is carried in the bloodstream is called a(n) _blank_. thrombus embolus bruit spider vein Need help? Review these concept resources.
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The answer is the second one (B): embolus.

Explanation for each option:

  • Thrombus: This refers to a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and remains attached to the site where it was formed. It does not travel through the bloodstream.
  • Embolus: This is the correct answer. An embolus is a clot or other substance that breaks off and is carried through the bloodstream to another location, where it can cause a blockage.
  • Bruit: This is an abnormal sound heard during auscultation, typically indicating turbulent blood flow, often due to narrowing of an artery. It is not related to a clot.
  • Spider vein: These are small, dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin, often appearing as a web-like pattern. They are not related to clots traveling in the bloodstream.

In summary, an embolus is a clot that breaks off and is carried in the bloodstream.

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