The Most Common Site of a Stroke is The

Question

The most common site of a stroke is the
A) anterior communicating artery.
B) anterior cerebral artery.
C) posterior communicating artery.
D) posterior cerebral artery.
E) middle cerebral artery.

Accepted Answer

The middle cerebral artery is the most common site of a stroke, accounting for approximately 80% of all cases. This artery supplies blood to the lateral surface of the brain, including the motor and sensory cortex, language areas, and parts of the frontal and parietal lobes. A blockage or rupture of this artery can lead to significant neurological deficits, depending on the location and extent of the damage.