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Even though the brain is 2% of our body weight, it needs up to 20% of the blood supply (oxygen).
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There is a redundant blood supply to the brain to ensure uninterrupted oxygen and nutrient delivery, as the brain is highly sensitive to any disruption in blood flow. The redundancy comes from the two main arteries that supply the brain, the internal carotid arteries and the vertebral arteries, which can compensate for each other if one becomes compromised. This redundancy helps to minimize the risk of brain damage due to reduced blood flow.
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When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this causes what?
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this causes a stroke.
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this is caused?
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this causes a stroke.
What happens if there is an insufficient supply of blood to the brain?
Insufficient supply of blood to the brain can cause fainting (syncope) or a more severe loss of consciousness.
What organ's blood supply is affected by a stroke?
the brain
Function of circle of willis?
The Circle of Willis is a circle of arteries that provides main blood supply to the brain and the surrounding structures. It is important as prevents ischemia(shortage of blood to tissues) thus preserving cerebral perfusion when one or more artery in the brain is blocked due to throbosis or embolism.
Why are there blood vessels around the brain?
The blood vessels around the brain help supply energy for your brain
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this causes what?
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this causes a stroke.
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this is caused?
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this causes a stroke.
When the blood supply to portion of the brain is blocked this causes a?
When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked this causes a stroke.
What cushions brain and blood supply?
Cerebrospinal fluid is what provides as a "cushion" for the brain. (I don't understand your question regarding blood supply)
What happens if there is an insufficient supply of blood to the brain?
Insufficient supply of blood to the brain can cause fainting (syncope) or a more severe loss of consciousness.
How does the brain live?
The brain lives when it has a constant supply of blood glucose and oxygen.
What organ's blood supply is affected by a stroke?
the brain
What does the use of redundant network components supply to a network?
What does the use of redundant network components supply to a network? Reliability.
Why does the brain need a continuous supply of blood and oxygen?
The brain needs so much blood because it needs a constant supply of it to keep up with the neurons metabolic demands. 20 percent of the blood that comes from the heart is pumped directly to the brain.
What is the general definition of stroke?
A disturbance in the blood supply to the brain
Why did you have blackouts when running?
as insufficient oxygenated blood supply to brain
