20 Prions (continued) + Stroke
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describe the reason behind CNS’s high demand for glucose and oxygen
this is because they have a high metabolic rate, leading to 15% of the blood being used for the CNS
what percentage of oxygen and glucose are consumed and how is it delivered
can the CNS store glycogen
no
what is a stroke and what are its consequences
when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced; brain tissue damage and loss of neurological function
what are the two types of strokes
ischemic and hemorrhagic
what are the three types of ischemic stroke
thrombotic, transient, and embolic
what is a thrombotic ischemic stroke
blood clot
caused by the buildup of fat and lipids, such as from high cholesterol, diabetes, and atherosclerosis
may have mini strokes precedding
what is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)
a mini stroke that can resolve on its own
what is an embolic ischemic stroke
hemorrhagic stroke
two types of hemorrhagic stroke
intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage
intracerebral hemorrhage
subarachnoid hemorrhage
cause of hemorrhagic stroke
signs of a stroke
penumbra
treatment for ischemic stroke
treatment for hemorrhage stroke
