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A blood clot inside an artery can block the flow of blood, partially or entirely, which that artery would normally carry. If the artery supplies the heart and it becomes blocked, the result is a heart attack. If it supplies the brain and it becomes blocked, the result is a stroke. Either can easily be fatal, and if not fatal, can still be very damaging. And then, even if the artery supplies some other part of the body, every part of the body needs a blood supply, and there is going to be a problem if the blood supply is cut off or reduced.

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What is example of this transport mechanism is the swelling of a blot clot as water is pulled into the clot?

This swelling occurs due to osmosis, where water moves from an area of lower solute concentration (outside the clot) to an area of higher solute concentration (inside the clot). This process helps to expand and enlarge the clot, further obstructing the blood vessel.


Does a blood clot cause bruising?

No, a blood clot does not cause bruising. Bruising occurs when small blood vessels under the skin break and leak blood, while a blood clot is a clump of blood that forms in a vein or artery.


What is the difference between blood clot and scab?

A blood clot is a gel-like mass formed by platelets and fibrin in response to injury to prevent excessive bleeding. It forms inside the blood vessels. A scab, on the other hand, is a crust that forms over a wound when the blood clot dries out and hardens on the skin's surface. It is made up of dried blood, platelets, and other debris from the wound. Blood clots are internal, while scabs are external manifestations of the healing process.


Blood clot suddenly blocks a vessel in the lungs?

A blood clot blocking a vessel in the lungs is known as a pulmonary embolism. It can be life-threatening and presents symptoms such as sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing up blood. Immediate medical attention is crucial to prevent serious complications or death.


What is DVT?

DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. It can be dangerous because if the clot breaks loose, it can travel through the bloodstream and block blood flow to important organs like the lungs. Symptoms can include swelling, pain, warmth, and redness in the affected area.

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What is a blot clot?

it is a blood clot


What is a word ending with lot?

blot, clot, slot, plot


What is example of this transport mechanism is the swelling of a blot clot as water is pulled into the clot?

This swelling occurs due to osmosis, where water moves from an area of lower solute concentration (outside the clot) to an area of higher solute concentration (inside the clot). This process helps to expand and enlarge the clot, further obstructing the blood vessel.


What is brachial artery thrombectomy?

Blood clot within the brachial artery


What is thrombolysed with streptokinase?

"Thrombolysed" means breaking down or dissolving a blot clot. "Streptokinase" is a drug that is used to break down blot clots. For example, this may be done to treat a heart attack, where a blot clot is blocking the flow of blood to part of the heart.


What is a blood clot in the ateries leading to the brain?

A blood clot in an artery is an aneurysm.


What can a fatty streak inside an artery wall turn into?

They turn to nothing but rough surface causing the decomposition of blood platelets and blood clot formed inside the artery which may lead to death because blood circulation stops.


What is arterial bleeding is?

It is a blood clot in an artery.


What clot reduced oxygen and glucose delivery to cardiac cells?

A clot in a coronary artery.


When an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked what is that called?

The carotid artery.


If a blood clot blocks and artery in your brain will result in a?

"A stroke" is the answer you're looking for.


Why does a blood clot in the coronary artery prevent cells respiring normally?

Why a blood clot is the coronary artery stops the red blood cells from respiring normally