A temporary loss of consciousness due to a decrease in blood flow to the brain is termed

A) stroke.
B) coronary ischemia.
C) cerebral hypoxia.
D) fainting.
E) cerebral hypotension.


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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