During a Stroke, Too Much _____ Enters the Neuron, and It

question 58

Multiple Choice

During a stroke, too much _____ enters the neuron, and it has a toxic effect.

• A)calcium
• B)potassium
• C)chloride
• D)sodium

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A chemical substance acting as both a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in the body's fight or flight reaction, influencing blood sugar, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the brain that plays an essential role in motor control, balance, coordination, and speech.

Intention Tremor

A rhythmic, oscillatory movement disorder that worsens with targeted movement or when approaching a precise task, often linked to disorders of the cerebellum.

Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, which helps maintain posture.