After a stroke, cells in the penumbra:
A) are the first to die.
B) help to remove dead or dying cells in the area of damage.
C) quickly become more active, compensating for the area of damage.
D) may die days or weeks after a stroke.

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Cells in the penumbra are initially damaged but have the potential to recover if blood flow is restored. However, if blood flow is not restored, these cells may die days or weeks after a stroke due to secondary damage mechanisms such as inflammation and glutamate toxicity.

After a Stroke, Cells in the Penumbra