Which of the following being is the most frequent site of thrombus ?

Correct answer: A. Veins of lower extremities

  • A. Veins of lower extremities
  • B. Portal vein
  • C. Pulmonary vein
  • D. Hepatic vein

Explanation

The commonest clinically important thrombi arise in the deep veins of the lower limbs, especially the calf veins. Portal, pulmonary and hepatic veins are much less frequent sites of primary thrombosis.

Submitted by a TestUstad contributor and published by the TestUstad editorial teamLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Haemodynamic Disorders

51 free Haemodynamic Disorders MCQs from Pathology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Pathology questions like this

Pathology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

More Haemodynamic Disorders questions