A stroke is a
A)cerebrovascular accident
B)glucose deficiency
C)loss of the myelin sheath
D)neurotransmitter deficiency
E)uncontrolled firing of neurons

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A stroke is a cerebrovascular accident, meaning a disruption in the blood flow to the brain due to a blockage or bleeding in a blood vessel. This can lead to brain damage and a variety of physical and cognitive symptoms, depending on the location and extent of the damage. Glucose deficiency, loss of myelin sheath, neurotransmitter deficiency, and uncontrolled firing of neurons are all potential causes or contributing factors to various neurological disorders, but they are not specific to strokes.

A Stroke Is a