Difference between revisions of "Stroke"
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: [[Stroke]]s are usually caused by [[Blood Clot|blood clots]]. | : [[Stroke]]s are usually caused by [[Blood Clot|blood clots]]. | ||
: A [[Stroke]] can cause [[brain]] damage. | : A [[Stroke]] can cause [[brain]] damage. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158754/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158754&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=27ad53b0283feeff7fc5ae04a9e205f534 ''Stroke, page 130, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
Revision as of 15:53, 13 November 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A Stroke is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, starving oxygen from part of the brain.
About Strokes
- Strokes are usually caused by blood clots.
- A Stroke can cause brain damage.