Question

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?

Answer 1

a.
veins
c.
blood vessels
b.
arteries
d.
blood

Answer 2

@aaronq

Answer 3

@Abhisar

Answer 4

What do u think ?

Answer 5

C.

Answer 6

well i think it should be veins

Answer 7

cz veins are generally thinner and have less muscle content and thus have much more prone to rupture due to embolism

Answer 8

thanks

Answer 9

and mark the term `Pulmonaty Embolism` !

Answer 10

*Pulmonary

Answer 11

`Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when clots break off from vein walls`