A 65-year-old individual develops sudden shortness of breath and chest pain. Further testing reveals a pulmonary embolism. What is the primary difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

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A 65-year-old individual develops sudden shortness of breath and chest pain.  Further testing reveals a pulmonary embolism. What is the primary difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

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A thrombus is a traveling clot; an embolus is stationary.

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A thrombus forms in the heart; an embolus forms in the lungs.

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A thrombus is stationary; an embolus travels through the bloodstream.

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A thrombus is always solid; an embolus is always liquid.

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