Which of the Following Definitions Accurately Describes the State of Coma

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions accurately describes the state of coma?

• A) A prolonged state of consciousness similar to non-REM sleep
• B) A state marked by a complete loss of consciousness
• C) A disordered state of consciousness marked by the ability to show some behaviors that suggest at least partial consciousness, even if on an inconsistent basis
• D) A state of minimal consciousness, where the patient's eyes may be open, and he or she experiences a sleep-wake cycle

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Definitions:

Carcinoid

A type of slow-growing cancer that can arise in several places throughout the body, most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract.

Neuroblastoma

A type of cancer arising from undeveloped nerve cells, predominantly found in various parts of the body and affecting children more frequently.

Chondrosarcoma

is a type of cancer that occurs in the cartilage cells of the body, typically affecting the pelvis, legs, or arms.

Cartilage Cells

Also known as chondrocytes, these are the cells found in cartilage tissue.