When Attempting to Determine If Someone Is "Whole-Brain Dead," a Physician

question 33

Multiple Choice

When attempting to determine if someone is "whole-brain dead," a physician would be unlikely to ask,

• A) "Do the brain cells still contain neurotransmitters?"
• B) "Does the body respond to a pinprick?"
• C) "Has there been any movement for the past hour?"
• D) "Is the person in a coma?"

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