Question

question 16
an em/bol/ism literally means:
state of oxygen deprivation within
state of a lump within
state of a localized clot
state of a moving clot

question 17
what is a stricture of the carotid arteries in the neck that can lead to stroke called?
carotid edema
carotid athroma
carotid prolapse
carotid stenosis

question 18
the medical term hyper/tension means:
to close tightly
blood pressure that causes a rapid heart rate
blood pressure that is below normal
blood pressure that is above normal

Explanation:

• For Question 16: The prefix "em - " in embolism implies movement, and it refers to a moving clot.
• For Question 17: Carotid stenosis is the narrowing (stricture) of the carotid arteries which can lead to stroke.
• For Question 18: The prefix "hyper - " means above or excessive, so hypertension is blood pressure that is above normal.

Answer:

Question 16: state of a moving clot
Question 17: carotid stenosis
Question 18: blood pressure that is above normal