Match each definition with the correct term.
-thrombotic occlusion
A)blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
B)abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel
C)blocking of an artery by a blood clot
D)foreign object circulating in the blood
E)sudden blockage of a blood vessel

Question

​Match each definition with the correct term.
-thrombotic occlusion
A)​blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
B)abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel​
C)​blocking of an artery by a blood clot
D)foreign object circulating in the blood​
E)​sudden blockage of a blood vessel

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Thrombotic occlusion specifically refers to the blocking of an artery by a blood clot.

Answer: A 
 This definition describes what a thrombus is - a blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel.

Answer: B 
 This definition describes a thrombosis - the abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel.

Answer: D 
 This definition describes an embolus - a foreign object circulating in the blood.

Answer: E 
 This definition describes an embolic occlusion, which is a sudden blockage of a blood vessel caused by an embolus.

​Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term