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Stroke

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

A Stroke is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, starving oxygen from part of the brain.

About Strokes

Strokes are usually caused by blood clots.
A Stroke can cause brain damage.

References

AQA

Stroke, page 130, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA

Edexcel

Stroke, page 101, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel