A Person in a Persistent Vegetative State Would Be

question 124

Multiple Choice

A person in a persistent vegetative state would be:

• A) considered clinically dead.
• B) capable of keeping their heart beating without consciousness.
• C) able to engage in primitive thought.
• D) considered whole-brain dead.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Connections

These are the points at which nerve cells (neurons) connect to communicate with each other, transmitting signals through chemical messengers.

Anatomical Change

Alterations or modifications in the structure of body parts, often due to development, aging, or disease.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.

Self-Centered Arrogance

An attitude of excessive pride centered around one's own needs, desires, and importance, often at the expense of others.