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What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow in the brain?

That is called a stroke.


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Sudden tissue necrosis resulting from insufficient blood supply is?

Sudden necrosis caused by lack of blood flow is called ischemia. This happens in cases of injury, and can lead to gangrene.


A significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed?

stroke


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a "reduction" of blood flow may prevent him getting an erection


Reduction of the diameter of tunica intima is called?

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What does the process of blood flow with your body called?

blood flow is called circulation


What happens to your liver during shock?

Hypovolemic shock markedly decreases total liver blood flow by a reduction in portal venous blood flow.


Under which circumstances might the reduction of blood flow to the kidneys occur?

During masturbation.


Similarly oliguria scanty urine is initially due to a reduction in blood flow to the?

kidneys


What is the sudden death of a brain cell when their blood supply is interrupted is called?

The sudden death of a brain cell when its blood supply is interrupted is called a stroke. Strokes can result from either a blockage of blood flow (ischemic stroke) or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke), leading to brain cell damage and potentially permanent neurological deficits.


What is the flow of blood through your heart and around your body called?

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