Which of the following statements about an embolus is correct?
A) It is composed of debris that travels in blood and eventually lodges in an artery.
B) It can consist of pieces of thrombi.
C) It can be caused by infection within the wall of the heart.
D) It is due to pressure exerted by a tumor.
E) An embolus secretes acids which destroy neurons.
Answer: A
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a. STM and LTM are independent components of memory. b. information in sensory memory fades within 1 or 2 seconds. c. information in STM must be rehearsed to transfer into LTM. d. STM has a limited capacity.
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A. exposure plus response prevention for bulimia. B. exposure plus response prevention for obsessive compulsive disorder. C. dialectical behavior therapy for depression. D. dialectical behavior therapy for antisocial personality disorder.