Why Is It More Difficult to Determine Whether Someone Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why is it more difficult to determine whether someone is dead now than it was 100 years ago?

• A) because fewer people die at home today
• B) because medical technology has made it possible to live much longer today
• C) because medical technology has made it possible to create differing definitions of death
• D) because the development of different religions has given rise to different philosophies of the meanings of life and death

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by triggering the fight or flight response.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion functions.

Impaired Functioning

A reduction in the ability to perform daily activities normally, due to mental, physical, or emotional disabilities or conditions.

Persistent Stressor

A continuous or repeated stress-inducing factor in an individual's environment that can contribute to chronic stress if not managed effectively.