Venous emboli are most often lodged in_____________?

Correct answer: B. Lungs

  • A. Intestines
  • B. Lungs
  • C. Kidneys
  • D. Heart

Explanation

Venous emboli are carried to the lungs by the venous circulation and right heart, so the pulmonary arteries are their most frequent site of lodging. They can reach systemic organs only through a right-to-left shunt or other bypass.

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