Consider the Following Scenarios

question 74

Multiple Choice

Consider the following scenarios.Which person displays characteristic signs of a persistent vegetative state?

• A)Brian is in a persistent state of unconsciousness;he cannot be awakened and does not respond to painful stimuli.
• B)Sienna is learning to walk after her automobile accident;however,she still cannot communicate and suffers significant cognitive impairment.
• C)Anil is in a coma;his mother is hopeful because he occasionally opens his eyes and sometimes even smiles or cries,but Anil's doctors tell her that these actions are random.
• D)Muriel was in a deep coma;she now squeezes her mother's hand when she hears her voice,but she cannot open her eyes or speak.

Understand the function of the autonomic nervous system and differentiate between its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Recognize how damage to specific brain regions affects sensory and motor pathways.

Understand the evolutionary aspects of the mammalian brain, including variations in size and complexity.

Comprehend the implications of brain damage on behavior and physiological functions.