The circulatory system performs a variety of functions that are crucial to maintaining life processes. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels from the leg, pelvis, or arm into the structures that carry blood from the heart into the lungs. The blockage of these structures can cause issues such as chronic shortness of breath or death. Which of the following structures in the circulatory system would be most affected by a pulmonary embolism?
a. veins c. blood vessels b. arteries d. blood
@aaronq
@Abhisar
What do u think ?
C.
well i think it should be veins
cz veins are generally thinner and have less muscle content and thus have much more prone to rupture due to embolism
thanks
and mark the term `Pulmonaty Embolism` !
*Pulmonary
`Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when clots break off from vein walls`
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