Which of the Following Is the Cause of Neural Damage

question 250

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the cause of neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident?

• A)reduced CO₂ and increased glucose delivery to the region of the brain deprived of its blood supply
• B)toxic release of glutamate from damaged brain cells, which overexcites and subsequently destroys surrounding brain cells
• C) a loss of the blood-brain barrier in the affected area of the brain as a result of rupture or occlusion of a cerebral vessel
• D) decreased production of ATP in the absence of oxygen

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