WONDER #2616: What is a Blood Clot?
Question 1 of 3
Which is NOT an example of a condition caused by a blood clot, according to this Wonder?
- Kidney infection
- Heart attack
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke
Question 2 of 3
Which of the following help form a blood clot when a person is injured?
- Platelets
- Neurons
- Clotting factors
- Both a and c
Question 3 of 3
What was the main idea of this Wonder?
- Blood clots have many causes.
- Blood clots help stop bleeding when a person is injured, but they can also be dangerous if they occur inside the body.
- It’s important to see your doctor for regular checkups.
- Hemophilia is a genetic condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough clotting factors.
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