After a Stroke, Cells in the Penumbra

question 126

Multiple Choice

After a stroke, cells in the penumbra:

• A) are the first to die.
• B) help to remove dead or dying cells in the area of damage.
• C) quickly become more active, compensating for the area of damage.
• D) may die days or weeks after a stroke.

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