A Blood Clot Attached to the Inner Surface of a Blood

Question

A blood clot attached to the inner surface of a blood vessel is called a
A) embolus.
B) plaque.
C) thrombus.
D) platelet plug.
E) fibrin mesh.

Accepted Answer

A thrombus is a blood clot that forms and attaches to the inner surface of a blood vessel, while an embolus is a blood clot that breaks free and travels through the bloodstream. Plaque refers to the buildup of substances such as cholesterol within the walls of blood vessels. Platelet plugs and fibrin mesh are components of blood clotting, but they do not specifically refer to a blood clot attached to the inner surface of a blood vessel.