A Person in a Persistent Vegetative State Would Be ​

question 135

Multiple Choice

A person in a persistent vegetative state would be ​

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

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Definitions:

Glucose Molecule

A straightforward sugar, important for energy production in living creatures, and a fundamental part of multiple carbohydrates.

Anaerobic Respiration

A type of respiration that occurs in the absence of oxygen, producing energy by breaking down glucose without using oxygen.

Psychological Fatigue

A state of mental weariness and decreased efficiency resulting from prolonged periods of cognitive activity, often leading to decreased performance and motivation.

ATP Reserves

The stockpile of adenosine triphosphate in cells, available for immediate use as an energy source.