Which of the Following Is True Regarding Strokes

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding strokes?

• A) Hemorrhagic strokes are associated with tumor compression of nerve tissue.
• B) The incidence of strokes is about 60,000 per year.
• C) Hemorrhagic strokes are associated with bleeding within the heart.
• D) The risk of stroke increases with age.
• E) Ischemic strokes are related to excessive vasodilation of the brain blood vessels.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Executive Function

Cognitive processes that enable individuals to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.

Mediodorsal Thalamus

A central nervous system structure involved in the storage of experiences.

Medial Temporal Lobe

A critical brain area for the consolidation of long-term memories, located near the middle of the temporal lobe.