6 Questions
What are the two broad causes of stroke mentioned in the text?
Ischemia and Hemorrhage
Which type of stroke is characterized by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying the brain?
Ischemic
What happens in a hemorrhagic stroke?
Bleeding occurs in the brain
What is the primary underlying cause of an ischemic stroke?
A blood clot or plaque block a blood vessel in the brain
What distinguishes a hemorrhagic stroke from an ischemic stroke?
It is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
What is a possible consequence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
Loss of motor function and speech impairment
Test your knowledge of stroke causes with this quiz. Learn about the two broad causes of stroke - ischemia and hemorrhage. Identify the type of stroke characterized by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying the brain and understand what occurs in a hemorrhagic stroke.
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