A pulmonary embolism is most likely caused by a clot reaching

A) a lung through a pulmonary artery.
B) the heart through a pulmonary artery.
C) a lung through a pulmonary vein.
D) the heart through a pulmonary vein.


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is NOT an aging effect of the lymphatic system and immunity?

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