A Stroke May Occur When

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Multiple Choice

A stroke may occur when

• A) a vessel in the brain ruptures.
• B) a vessel in the heart ruptures.
• C) a vessel in the brain is blocked by a clot.
• D) a vessel in the heart is blocked by a clot.
• E) a vessel in the heart ruptures, and a vessel in the brain is blocked by a clot.

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Definitions:

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.

Diencephalon

A division of the brain located between the cerebral hemispheres and brainstem, important for sensory and motor function and includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the cerebrum located at the front of the brain, associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem-solving.

Cerebral Cortex

The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.