An interruption of the blood supply to the brain is called a:
A) stroke.
B) seizure.
C) hematoma.
D) thrombus.

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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage (thrombus) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). A seizure is a sudden surge in electrical activity in the brain, and a hematoma is a collection of blood outside of blood vessels.

An Interruption of the Blood Supply to the Brain Is