Alberto had a bad bump on his leg, so he went to see the doctor about it. The physician diagnosed it as a blood clot and said that blood clots can float away into the circulation. One of these floaters is called a(n) ________.

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An embolus is a clot, air bubble, or other object that has been carried into the bloodstream and can block blood flow, leading to serious health consequences. Options A, B, and C refer to different components of the clotting process but not specifically to clot floaters.

Alberto Had a Bad Bump on His Leg, So He