Explain how a cerebrovascular accident leads to death of brain tissue

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An interruption of blood flow from a blood clot or a ruptured aneurysm in an artery providing blood to brain tissue in a particular site can create a lack of oxygen to that part of the brain and cause brain cells to die. This area of dead cells is called an infarct.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A medical term that means suture a muscle is ________.

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

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When does ribosomal protein synthesis cease?

1. During endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress 2. During the synthesis of ATP 3. During severe hypoxic state 4. During the processing of prohormone

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Explain what happens to air as it enters the nose

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