If a clot occludes the blood flow through the coronary artery, what will be the detrimental effect?

A) The flow of oxygen-rich blood through the peripheral arteries will cease
B) Blood will not be able to flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle
C) The flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscle of the ventricle will be decreased
D) Blood and fluid will back up into the lung tissue, causing pulmonary edema


C) The flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscle of the ventricle will be decreased

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