he could not move his right upper and lower extremities. Physical examination today shows loss of motor functions on the right side. A CT scan of the head shows cystic area in the left parietal lobe. Which of the following processes best explains the cystic changes in this patient? (A) Atrophy (B) Caseous necrosis (C) Coagulation necrosis (D) Gangrenous necrosis

he could not move his right upper and lower extremities. Physical examination today shows loss of motor functions on the right side. A CT scan of the head shows cystic area in the left parietal lobe. Which of the following processes best explains the cystic changes in this patient? (A) Atrophy (B) Caseous necrosis (C) Coagulation necrosis (D) Gangrenous necrosis

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter5: The Central Nervous System

Section: Chapter Questions

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