All of the Following Terms Are Matched with the Correct

Multiple Choice

All of the following terms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

A) embolus: undissolved matter floating in blood or lymph fluid.
B) cor pulmonale: development of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs.
C) arteriosclerosis: thickening, loss in elasticity, and loss in contractility of arterial walls; commonly called hardening of the arteries.
D) ischemia: temporary reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue.