What Brain Dysfunction Results When Blood Supply to a Region

question 47

Multiple Choice

What brain dysfunction results when blood supply to a region (or regions) of the brain is blocked and vital brain tissue dies, as by a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel?

• A) cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke
• B) Parkinson's disease
• C) Huntington's disease
• D) multiple sclerosis

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Definitions:

Back Injury

Physical damage or harm to the back, which can encompass a range of issues from muscle strain to spinal cord damage.

Reposition

The act of adjusting or moving someone or something to a different place or position for improved function or comfort.

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient lies on their back with the lower extremities elevated higher than the head, used to facilitate venous return to the heart.

Lower Extremity Circulation

The flow of blood through the arteries and veins of the lower limbs, vital for tissue health and function.