A transient ischemic attack involves the
A) temporary loss of neural function brought on by blood clots in the brain.
B) permanent cell death induced by loss of blood flow through the brain.
C) fits of rage associated with temporal lobe epilepsy.
D) alteration of neural function due to a burst blood vessel in the brain.
E) loss of brain function during hypothermia.

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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) involves temporary loss of neural function in the brain, typically caused by a blood clot or other disruption in blood flow. Unlike a stroke, a TIA does not result in permanent cell death, but it can be a warning sign of increased risk for more serious cerebrovascular events. Choices B, D, and E are incorrect because they describe conditions that involve more severe or long-lasting alterations of neural function. Choice C is incorrect because it describes a different neurological disorder altogether (temporal lobe epilepsy).

A Transient Ischemic Attack Involves the