Which of the Following Best Represents the Occurrence of Whole-Brain

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the occurrence of whole-brain death?

• A) It occurs when the cerebral cortex has NO EEG reading.
• B) It may involve lower brain activity, but NO cortical activity.
• C) It causes breathing and the heartbeat to stop without additional artificial support.
• D) It occurs when there is NO electrical activity in the brain.

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