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

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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)"Are the pupils responsive?"

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