A stroke caused by an artery rupturing is also known as:
A) ischemia.
B) hemorrhage.
C) closed head injury.
D) penumbra.

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A stroke caused by an artery rupturing is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic strokes result from a blockage or clot in an artery, whereas closed head injury is a traumatic brain injury that can result in a variety of symptoms. The penumbra refers to the area of the brain surrounding the immediate site of an ischemic stroke, where tissue is at risk but not yet irreversibly damaged.

A Stroke Caused by an Artery Rupturing Is Also Known