This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Prolonged interruption of the blood supply to a region of the brain results in ________. Fill in ... (Read 98 times)

iveyjurea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jun 22, 2018
Prolonged interruption of the blood supply to a region of the brain results in ________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

A(n) ________ is a piece of material that forms in one part of the vascular system, breaks off, and is carried through the bloodstream until it reaches an artery too small to pass through.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

abctaiwan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 355
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: ischemia

Answer to Question 2

Answer: embolus


iveyjurea

  • Member
  • Posts: 555
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

duy1981999

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

The female brain The female brain
This image shows growing blood vessels in the retina of a mouse This image shows growing blood vessels in the retina of a mouse
Taking an interesting course can help keep your brain active. These seniors are taking a class in ... Taking an interesting course can help keep your brain active. These seniors are taking a class in ...
Common Blood Chemistry Tests Common Blood Chemistry Tests
A lesion called a plaque in the brain of an individual with Alzheimer disease. A ring of degeneratin A lesion called a plaque in the brain of an individual with Alzheimer disease. A ring of degeneratin
Human beta-globin–complex locus control region Human beta-globin–complex locus control region
Video: Acid-base imbalances - compensation of respiratory acidosis and alkalosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library