Listen to the interview of Jill Taylor talking about her stroke. Then answer these questions. Answer in complete sentences. Each answer must have a source, not what you think.
- List the symptoms Jill experienced before she called for help.
- Use a map of brain centers to explain why Dr. Taylor had trouble calling her office number.
- Explain what a stroke is. Include the two types.
- From the symptoms described in the article, would a neurologist have known that this was a left brain event? Explain your answer.
- Describe what the blood-brain barrier is. Name 2 things that can cross the blood brain barrier.
- For heart attacks, recommended first aid is to give the patient an aspirin. Would this have been good first aid for Jill? Think about this carefully. Read your answer to #3.
- Dr. Taylor is very lucky because she received help within the optimal time limit. Explain why rapid treatment is vital.
- Explain what a shunt would be used for in case of a stroke.
- Did Dr. Taylor do anything to cause her stroke?
- Name 4 ways a non-neuroscience person could recognize a stroke.
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