Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a condition where a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery.
2.Haemostasis is the body’s natural process of stopping bleeding after a blood vessel is damaged.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Both Statements are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE) is a condition where a blood clot, or embolus, travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery, potentially causing serious complications. It’s a dangerous form of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and can be fatal if undiagnosed or untreated.
Statement 2 is correct: Blood clotting cascade (Haemostasis): It is a process when a blood vessel is injured, specialised blood cells called platelets get activated, and cluster together around the vessel to form protective blood clots.
Source: TH
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