How does a thrombus become a thromboembolus?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A thrombus is an initial formation of a clot. When a piece of thrombotic material breaks off, it becomes an embolus. The clot (embolus) can travel through the circulatory system, deposit anywhere in the body, and obstruct blood flow. This is called a thromboembolus.
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Which hormone, released by the heart, regulates blood pressure?
A. thymosin B. melatonin C. erythropoietin D. atrial natriuretic peptide
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