Briefly Describe How Strokes Affect the Brain

question 195

Short Answer

Briefly describe how strokes affect the brain.

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Definitions:

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings located in the walls of blood vessels that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

Lymphatics

Part of the lymphatic system, involving the network of vessels, nodes, and organs responsible for transporting lymph and managing bodily fluids.

Edema

A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid accumulating in the cavities or tissues of the body.

Capillary Permeability

The ability of substances to pass through the walls of capillaries, a critical process in the exchange of nutrients and wastes.