When a part of a thrombus breaks off, it is referred to as ____.
A) an embolus
B) hemostasis
C) a clot
D) a thrombus
E) agglutination

Name: When a part of a thrombus breaks off, it is referred to as ____. A) an embolus B) hemostasis C) a clot D) a thrombus E) agglutination
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When a part of a thrombus (a blood clot formed within the vascular system) breaks off, it travels through the bloodstream and is referred to as an embolus. This can lead to embolism, a blockage in a different part of the body.

When a Part of a Thrombus Breaks Off, It Is