Which of the following pathological conditions may develop into a full-blown stroke?
A) cerebral palsy
B) transient ischemic attack
C) cerebral contusion
D) migraine
B
Explanation: A transient ischemic attack is a temporary interference with blood supply to the brain that may eventually lead to a full-blown stroke. Cerebral palsy is brain damage resulting from a defect, trauma, infection, or oxygen deprivation before, during, or shortly after birth. A cerebral contusion is a bruising of the brain from a blow or impact. A migraine is a specific type of headache characterized by severe head pain, sensitivity to light, dizziness, and nausea.
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