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iveyjurea

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Prolonged interruption of the blood supply to a region of the brain results in ________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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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.


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abctaiwan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: ischemia

Answer to Question 2

Answer: embolus


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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