Which of the following occurs when an embolus occludes a blood vessel, cutting off cir-culation?

a. Aneurysm
b. Embolism
c. Anemia
d. Uremia


ANS: B

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A) Superficial burn B) Full-thickness burn C) Partial-thickness burn D) Second-degree burn

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