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In TBI, lack of blood flow to a brain region is termed:

a. axonal shearing
b. hyperventilation
c. a primary source
d. ishemia

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Ischemia

Step-by-step explanation: Ischemia is the insufficient flow of blood to the brain. It leads to poor oxygen supply and thus causes death of brain tissue or ischemic stroke. It is caused by the problems with blood vessels. The Changes to the small blood vessels in the brain known as microvascular ischemic disease damage the tissue that contains nerve fibers and serves as connection point to other parts of the brain. Body weakness, confusion, loss of sensation, dizziness are some of the symptoms.

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