Strokes are caused by
A) tardive penumbra.
B) cerebral hemorrhage.
C) cerebral ischemia.
D) all of the above
E) both B and C

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Strokes can be caused by cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral ischemia, both of which can lead to a lack of blood flow to the brain and subsequent cell death. Tardive penumbra is not a known cause of stroke. Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes both options B and C.

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