Which of the Following Characterizes a Person in a Persistent

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes a person in a persistent vegetative state?

• A) the cerebral hemispheres are damaged or dysfunctional
• B) she/he is able to breathe and excrete on their own
• C) her/his eyelids may blink and the eyes may move but only reflexively
• D) all of these choices

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Definitions:

Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, signifying how the demand for a good can stretch or change.

Senior-Citizen Discounts

Reduced prices offered to elderly individuals, typically those aged 65 and over, as a benefit for their age.

Cash Rebates

Refunds offered to consumers as an incentive to purchase a product or service.

Inelastic Supply

Characterizes a situation where the quantity supplied of a good is not significantly changed by the price of that good.