Given the Cascade of Events Leading to Ischemia-Produced Brain Damage

question 55

Multiple Choice

Given the cascade of events leading to ischemia-produced brain damage, __________ antagonists administered immediately after a stroke might reduce the development of brain damage.

• A) GABA
• B) glutamate
• C) acetylcholinesterase
• D) dopamine
• E) serotonin

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Definitions:

Sleep Apnoea

A condition causing disturbances in sleep due to breathing interruptions or minimal breathing episodes during sleep.

Jerks Awake

A sudden, involuntary muscle spasm that often occurs just as a person is falling asleep, startling them awake.

Gasping For Breath

An involuntary response to a lack of oxygen, characterized by sudden, forceful inhalations to increase airflow into the lungs.

Remaining Asleep

The ability to stay in a state of sleep without waking for a consistent period, which is crucial for achieving restorative sleep cycles.