What brain dysfunction results when blood supply to a region (or regions) of the brain is blocked and vital brain tissue dies, as by a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel?
A) cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke
B) Parkinson's disease
C) Huntington's disease
D) multiple sclerosis

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also known as stroke, occurs when there is a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. This results in vital brain tissue dying due to lack of blood supply and oxygen, leading to various neurological dysfunctions.

What Brain Dysfunction Results When Blood Supply to a Region