Asked by Angela Rosado on May 01, 2024
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Stroke is the result of deprivation of oxygen to the _______, and a similar restriction to the ______ causes heart attack.
A) brain . . . myocardium
B) cerebrum . . . cerebral arteries
C) heart . . . lungs
D) central nervous system . . . peripheral nervous system
Myocardium
The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle, responsible for the heart's contractile movement.
Oxygen Deprivation
A condition resulting from insufficient oxygen reaching the body's tissues and organs, leading to potential harm or dysfunction.
Central Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and the spinal cord, crucial for processing and transmitting information.
- Identify key cardiovascular diseases, including their origins, manifestations, and consequences.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Stroke occurs when there is a restriction of blood flow and oxygen to the brain, while a heart attack occurs when there is a similar restriction of blood flow and oxygen to the myocardium (the heart muscle).
Learning Objectives
- Identify key cardiovascular diseases, including their origins, manifestations, and consequences.