All of the follwing are blood clots except:___________?
Correct answer: C. Atheroma
- A. Thrombus
- B. Embolus
- C. Atheroma
- D. Hematoma
Explanation
An atheroma is a fatty, cholesterol-rich plaque in an arterial wall, not a blood clot. Students may choose an embolus because it can block a vessel, but an embolus is often a travelling clot or other material, whereas an atheroma is a plaque.
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