Fainting, also called syncope, is a brief loss of consciousness caused by a temporary inadequate blood supply to the brain. This can be caused by a drop in blood pressure, a decrease in heart rate, or a reduction in blood volume. It is not caused by the heart stopping or excessive blood loss.

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Fainting Is

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Fainting is

A) When the heart stops without warning
B) The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain
C) The excessive loss of blood in a short time
D) A condition that results when tissues do not get enough blood

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