A cerebral ____ occurs when an artery ruptures and fills the cranium with blood, resulting in increased pressure within the cranium.

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A hemorrhage occurs when an artery ruptures and causes bleeding, leading to increased pressure within the cranium. An embolism is a blockage of a blood vessel, while an infarction is the death of tissue due to lack of blood supply. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a vessel.

A Cerebral ____ Occurs When an Artery Ruptures and Fills