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Question 11 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

Which disease or disorder of the nervous system results in brain cells dying due to reduced blood flow to the brain?

Answer
A
stroke
B
epilepsy
C
Parkinson’s
D
multiple sclerosis

Explanation

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, depriving brain cells of oxygen and causing them to die. Epilepsy involves seizures, while Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis affect the nervous system in different ways. The correct choice is stroke.

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