Which of the Following Statements About Death Is False

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about death is false?

• A)Death is usually not attributed to old age
• B)Modern definitions of death are based on the loss of heartbeat and respiration
• C)Death is the permanent cessation of life functions
• D)Whole brain death is manifested by a flat electroencephalogram for at least 30 minutes
• E)Neocortical death is a condition in which major portions of the cerebrum are no longer functioning

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Island

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