MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Embolisms occur when a globular mass becomes lodged in a blood vessel, and can cause strokes. An embolism occurring due to a gas bubble in the blood is likely to occur when:
    		 

    A

    		 alveolar pressure is very high

    B

    		 an individual undergoes rapid decompression

    C

    		 an individual is taking blood-thinning medications

    D

    		 blood pressure is very high



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