Blood clots that form within a blood vessel and attach to the site of formation are referred to as:

A. hematomas
B. thrombi
C. emboli
D. fibrinogens


b
Rationale: Thrombi are blood clots that form within a blood vessel and attach to the site of formation. The anticoagulation action of heparin depends on the inhibition of thrombi.

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