A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or ________, occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted by an occlusion of a blood vessel (ischemia or embolism) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhage) in the brain.

A. unconsciousness
B. affixation
C. heart attack
D. stroke


Answer: D

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