A mule is the result of a horse that has been bred with a donkey. Mules are generally sterile, meaning that they cannot be bred with each other in most cases. They also have 63 chromosomes. In appearance, mules may look very similar to donkeys. They also have stiff hair. Much like donkeys, mules are strong animals and tend to have calmer personalities.
To research the causes of Air embolism, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Air embolism: 1  Dyspnea. 2  Pulmaonary barotrauma. 3  Decompression syndrome. 4  Stroke. Thrombosis.
Major Causes. Pulmonary embolism (PE) usually begins as a blood clot in a deep vein of the leg. This condition is called deep vein thrombosis. The clot can break free, travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, and block an artery. The animation below shows how a blood clot from a deep vein in the leg can travel to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism.