An embolism is
A) a blockage resulting from material that doesn't move from its point of origin.
B) a blockage resulting from material that travels to smaller diameter blood vessels until it has to stop.
C) bleeding in the brain.
D) an area of dead neurons.

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An embolism is a blockage resulting from material that travels through the blood vessels to smaller diameter vessels until it becomes stuck and obstructs blood flow. Examples of such material include blood clots, air bubbles, and fat particles. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe an embolism.

An Embolism Is