In the days after a small ischemic stroke,the size of the area of brain damage normally expands.In one study of monkeys,the expansion of a motor cortex lesion was prevented by
A) a program of hand training and practice.
B) stem cells.
C) autotransplants.
D) activating cognitive reserve.
E) phantom limbs.

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The study of monkeys showed that a program of hand training and practice can prevent the expansion of a motor cortex lesion in the days after a small ischemic stroke. This suggests that similar rehabilitation and training programs could potentially prevent or minimize brain damage in human stroke patients. Stem cells, autotransplants, activating cognitive reserve, and phantom limbs are not directly related to preventing the expansion of brain damage after a stroke.

In the Days After a Small Ischemic Stroke,the Size of the Area