PSYC3338 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Embolism, Brain Damage, Blood Vessel
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Somewhat like a heart attack in the brain. This is the 3rd leading cause of death in north america. Tissue gets damaged because of the lack of o2 and nutrients. All tissues use this to do what they need to do. They get their energy from o2 and glucose. Although the brain represents only 2% of body weight, it receives . The brain doesn"t store energy no fat cells that you can get energy out of. Requires a consistent supply of this stuff in the bloodstream to be functional. When you stand up quickly and change center of balance, your cardiovascular system doesn"t change as fast. It takes a lot of energy to get all the blood and o2 up there in time, and you don"t give your body the chance to give your brain what it needs in time. You stand up and your brain gets deprived of sufficient o2 and glucose.
