NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A blocked blood vessel in the brain can lead to a ____
A
kidney infection
B
stomach ulcer
C
lung infection
D
stroke
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It can occur in the carotid artery of the neck as well as other arteries. This is the most common type of stroke. It happens when the brain’s blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow (ischemia).

Detailed explanation-2: -A stroke occurs when the brain is deprived of blood supply. Without oxygen, brain cells die. Depending on the area affected, a person may have problems speaking, walking, seeing, or thinking. A stroke may result in permanent brain damage or death.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intracranial stenosis, also known as intracranial artery stenosis, is the narrowing of an artery in the brain, which can lead to a stroke. The narrowing is caused by a buildup and hardening of fatty deposits called plaque. This process is known as atherosclerosis.

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