Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Closure of a blood vessel due to a blockage
A)digoxin
B)embolus
C)infarction
D)nitrates
E)occlusion
F)palpitations
G)patent
H)pericardial friction rub
I)petechiae
J)statins
K)thrill
L)vegetations

Question

Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Closure of a blood vessel due to a blockage
A)digoxin
B)embolus
C)infarction
D)nitrates
E)occlusion
F)palpitations
G)patent
H)pericardial friction rub
I)petechiae
J)statins
K)thrill
L)vegetations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Occlusion refers to the closure of a blood vessel due to a blockage.

Answer: B 
 Embolus refers to a blood clot or other foreign material that has become detached and traveled through the bloodstream, potentially causing a blockage.

Answer: C 
 Infarction refers to tissue death due to a lack of oxygen, usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the affected area.

Answer: I 
 Petechiae are small, pinpoint-sized purple or red spots on the skin, often caused by bleeding under the skin.

Answer: L 
 Vegetations are abnormal growths or masses that develop on heart valves, usually due to infection.

Select from the Following Pathologic Terminology to Match Its Description