Question

question 51 (1 point)
leo died when a bulging cerebral blood vessel ruptured, releasing blood into his brain. this event is known as
a) an ischemic stroke.
b) a hemorrhagic stroke.
c) a transient ischemic attack.
d) a traumatic brain injury.

Explanation:

• An ischemic stroke occurs due to a blocked blood vessel (not rupture).
• A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a ruptured blood vessel leading to bleeding into the brain, which matches Leo's case.
• A transient ischemic attack is a temporary disruption of blood flow (not a rupture).
• A traumatic brain injury is due to external physical trauma (not a blood vessel rupture).

Answer:

B. a hemorrhagic stroke.