An ischemic stroke involves ________ within the brain.
A) vasodilation
B) bleeding
C) shearing of blood vessels
D) an infection of glial cells
E) obstruction of blood flow

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An ischemic stroke is caused by an obstruction of blood flow within the brain, usually due to a blood clot. This results in a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the affected area of the brain, leading to cell death and neurological deficits. Vasodilation, bleeding, shearing of blood vessels, and infection of glial cells are not characteristic features of an ischemic stroke.

An Ischemic Stroke Involves ________ Within the Brain