Which of the following is true regarding strokes?
A) Hemorrhagic strokes are associated with bleeding within the heart.
B) Ischemic strokes are related to excessive vasodilation of the brain blood vessels.
C) The risk of stroke increases with age.
D) Hemorrhagic strokes are associated with tumor compression of nerve tissue.
E) Ischemic stroke will eventually produce a hemorrhagic stroke.
Answer: C
Rationale: The risk of stroke increases with age.
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