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A blockage in a blood vessel leading to the brain may cause an area of

A blockage in a blood vessel leading to the brain may cause an area of the brain to stop working and die. Which term is used to describe this condition?

2 months ago

Solution 1

Guest Guest #937
2 months ago
I believe the condition you are looking for is a stroke. 

Solution 2

Guest Guest #938
2 months ago

Answer: Stroke

Explanation: USATestPrep states “Lack of blood pressure to the brain may cause an area of the brain to stop working and die, this is called a stroke. This causes a lack fo oxygen to a particular area of the brain” (Not my words, its UsATestPrep’s!!)

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