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Body Fluids And Circulations

Question
CBSEENBI11025700

Clogging ofnarrowed vessels by blood clots is called

  • vasoconstriction

  • artherosclerosis

  • thrombosis

  • stroke

Solution

C.

thrombosis

Thrombosis is a serious heart condition, which leads to clogging of narrowed vessels by blood clots. 

Vasoconstriction is the constriction of blood vessels that increase the blood pressure.

Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque around the artery wall.

A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.