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Question 1 of 5 :

A thrombus that develops in a cerebral artery does not always cause a loss of neurologic function because:

A The body can dissolve atherosclerotic plaques as they form

B Some tissues of the brain do not require constant blood supply to prevent damage

C Circulation via the circle of Willis may provide blood supply to the affected area of the brain

D Neurologic deficits occur only when major arteries are occluded by thrombus formation around atherosclerotic plaque

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