| artery-
blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest
of the body.
oxygen
- an element that is found free as a colorless,
tasteless, odorless gas in the atmosphere. It is carried
in the blood stream by red blood cells, and is needed for
the brain to function normally.
embolism
- a wandering blood clot that forms in the blood vessel
and blocks the flow of blood when it gets stuck.
thrombus
- a blood clot that forms in the blood vessel and blocks the
flow of blood.
hemiplegia
- loss of vuluntary movement, and/or sensation on one side
of the body.
hemorrhage
- blood leakage when an artery bursts within the brain.
As a result the brain may be deprived of blood and
pressure may be put on the brain.
nutrients
- furnishing nourishment; substances that promote or
sustain growth, and neccessary for normal cell function.
hemisphere-
half a sphere, in this context half the brain |
