The Term "Brain Attack" Is Used by the Lay Press

question 8

Multiple Choice

The term "brain attack" is used by the lay press to mean a/an:

• A)epileptic seizure
• B)stroke
• C)diabetic coma
• D)episode of orthostatic hypotension

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Definitions:

Smokers

Individuals who inhale smoke from substances, often tobacco, through cigarettes, pipes, or other devices.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

A progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in individuals with a history of repetitive brain trauma, often athletes and military veterans.

Symptoms

The signs and manifestations of a disease or condition experienced by an individual.

Glass Ceiling

Metaphor for the invisible barrier that prevents women and people of color from advancing to the highest levels of the career ladder.