The Area of Neural Tissue That Dies Following a Stroke

question 100

Multiple Choice

 The area of neural tissue that dies following a stroke or other interruption of cerebral blood flow is known as the

• A) infarct.
• B) aneurysm.
• C) thrombosis.
• D) embolism.

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Definitions:

Sleep Deprived

Suffering from a lack of sleep, which can impair cognitive function, mood, and overall health.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, often leading to disrupted sleep and other health issues.

Somnambulism

Another term for sleepwalking, a disorder causing people to walk or perform other complex behaviors while asleep.

Narcolepsy

An ongoing sleeping disorder identified by intense drowsiness in the daytime and sudden sleep onslaughts.