A blood clot that is carried through the blood stream is termed a/an:
A) thrombus.
B) red blood cell.
C) embolus.
D) none of the above.
C
Explanation: A) A thrombus is attached to a vein wall.
B) A red blood cell is not a clot.
C) Correct.
D) No, "embolus" is correct.
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