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After Suffering Two Small Strokes, Patricia's Lab Test Revealed Fatty

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After suffering two small strokes, Patricia's lab test revealed fatty deposits in the arteries, which blocked blood flow to her brain.She finds it difficult to organize and plan normal activities and is forgetting the names of her close friends.Which of the following is Patricia most likely experiencing?


Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The portion of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

A rare autoimmune disorder that can lead to muscle weakness, numbness, and paralysis.

Homeostasis

A balanced, stable state within the body.

Skeletal Muscle Contractions

The process by which skeletal muscles—those attached to bones by tendons—generate force, leading to movement or the maintenance of posture.

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