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Rupert just had a stroke. This means that ______.
A) cancer has invaded his brain cells
B) there is a blockage of blood flow through his heart
C) there is a blockage of blood flow to his brain cells
D) his heart has stopped beating
Stroke
A medical condition characterized by the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain.
Blood Flow
The movement of blood through the circulatory system, supplying nutrients and oxygen to the body while removing waste products.
Brain Cells
Refers to the cells that make up the brain, including neurons that transmit nerve impulses and glial cells that support neuron function.
- Recognize prevalent health conditions experienced during middle adulthood, with an emphasis on cardiovascular diseases and their origins.
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- Recognize prevalent health conditions experienced during middle adulthood, with an emphasis on cardiovascular diseases and their origins.
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