Question

numbness on one side of the body is most likely a symptom of _______.
a. a stroke
b. a heart attack
c. high blood pressure
d. arteriosclerosis

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is interrupted. One of the common symptoms is numbness on one side of the body. Heart attack mainly involves chest pain, shortness of breath etc. High blood pressure may be asymptomatic or cause headache etc. Arteriosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening and its symptoms vary but not typically unilateral numbness.

Answer:

A. a stroke