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ts19998

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Explain how a cerebrovascular accident leads to death of brain tissue.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Pulmonary edema (fluid in the alveoli) is caused by ________.
 
  A) smoking
  B) tuberculosis
  C) backup of blood
  D) obstructive sleep apnea


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Smoking does not cause pulmonary edema.
B) Tuberculosis does not cause pulmonary edema.
C) Correct
D) Obstructive sleep apnea does not cause pulmonary edema.


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ts19998

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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