Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The coordinated activity of the organ systems is necessary for normal function.
• B)Because organ systems are so interrelated,dysfunction in one organ system can have profound effects on other systems.
• C)An organism is any living thing considered as a whole whether composed of one cell such as a bacteria or trillions of cells such as a human.
• D)Living things are highly organized and disruption of this organized state can lead to loss of function and death.
• E)All of the above statements are true

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Definitions:

Locked-In Syndrome

A neurological condition characterized by complete paralysis of voluntary muscles except for those controlling eye movement, while consciousness and cognitive functions remain intact.

Brain Waves

Electrical patterns within the brain that are detectable with electroencephalography (EEG) and reflect different states of consciousness or mental activity.

Passive Euthanasia

The withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments, allowing a patient to die naturally, used often in cases of terminal illness.

DNR Order

A legal document, Do Not Resuscitate, instructing healthcare providers not to perform CPR in the event of cardiac arrest.