A thrombus is:

a. a clot that stays where it was formed
b. the same as an embolus
c. usually made of thrombin
d. a blood clot circulating in the bloodstream


a. a clot that stays where it was formed

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The immovable joints that form boundaries between skull bones are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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