In the Days After a Small Ischemic Stroke,the Size of the Area

question 84

Multiple Choice

In the days after a small ischemic stroke,the size of the area of brain damage normally expands.In one study of monkeys,the expansion of a motor cortex lesion was prevented by

• A) a program of hand training and practice.
• B) stem cells.
• C) autotransplants.
• D) activating cognitive reserve.
• E) phantom limbs.

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