Briefly describe what occurs when a person has a stroke, including basic effects on the brain and on physical and mental abilities
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A stroke occurs when the blood supply is cut off by plaque formation or a blood clot within a cerebral artery (an artery serving the brain). It can also occur when an artery in the brain ruptures, often because of an aneurysm. Either event deprives the brain of oxygen and nutrients, resulting in the death of brain cells and subsequent speech impairments, memory loss, and loss of motor control.
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What type of headache is characterized by pain triggered by coughing, sneezing, or straining; vomiting; and worsening when lying down?
A. Headache caused by excessive pressure B. Headache caused by hemorrhage C. Headache caused by serious intracranial disease D. ETTH
Genetically modified foods
A. require special labeling. B. are rarely grown in the United States but are very common in other countries. C. can unexpectedly appear in the food supply through contamination during processing. D. can be used in foods that are also certified organic or irradiated.
Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of
A. calcium. B. vitamin B-12. C. sodium. D. fiber.
An abnormally increased or decreased level of FSH in the blood points to improper functioning of the ________
A) adrenal medulla B) pineal gland C) thyroid gland D) anterior pituitary gland