MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do the symptoms of a stroke vary from person to person?
A
The stroke can cause either too much excitation or too much inhibition
B
The symptoms depend on whether the stroke was ischemic or hemorrhagic
C
The symptoms depend on which brain area was affected by the loss of blood supply
D
The symptoms depend on how much neuroplasticity a person is capable of
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brain stem controls basic body functions like breathing, sweating, and consciousness. Therefore, common changes caused by a brain stem stroke include coma, difficulty breathing, and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), among other secondary effects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mental processes A stroke often causes problems with mental processes such as memory, concentration, perception and understanding. Memory problems might make it difficult for you to remember things that have happened recently. Also, if you are having problems concentrating, this may make your memory problems worse.

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