Question

disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain and commonly known as a stroke:
meningitis
heart attack
cva
none of the above

Explanation:

Analyze the definition

The question asks for the medical term corresponding to a "disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain and commonly known as a stroke."

Evaluate the options

• Meningitis: Inflammation of the meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord), usually caused by infection.
• Heart attack: Technically myocardial infarction, which is a disruption of blood supply to the heart muscle, not the brain.
• CVA: Stands for Cerebrovascular Accident, which is the medical term for a stroke.
• None of the above: Incorrect because CVA is a correct match.

Select the correct option

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) is the correct medical term for a stroke.

Answer:

• Meningitis
• Heart attack
• CVA (Correct answer)
• None of the above