If Brain Death Occurs, a Person Still Remains Alive in This

question 172

Multiple Choice

If brain death occurs, a person still remains alive in this condition because:

• A) autoplasia stimulates heartbeat and breathing.
• B) neuroplasia stimulates heartbeat and breathing.
• C) heartbeat and breathing are governed by the brainstem.
• D) heartbeat and breathing are governed by the cortex.

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