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:

Autograft

A graft of tissue taken from one site and transplanted to another site on the same individual's body.

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The action of pulling or tearing away, often used in medical contexts to describe the forceful separation of a body part.

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A medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue, including cancers.

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Substances that soften and moisturize the skin to reduce itching and flaking.