Behavioral Changes Similar to Those of People Who Enter a Persistent

question 11

Multiple Choice

Behavioral changes similar to those of people who enter a persistent vegetative state (PVS) are also seen in _____ animals.

• A) decorticate
• B) low-decerebrate
• C) high-decerebrate
• D) diencephalic None of these answers is correct.

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