Which Form of Death Has Occurred in Circumstances Where Rescue

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which form of death has occurred in circumstances where rescue is still possible,even though there is no evidence of brain function,the heart has stopped,and breathing has stopped?

• A)Brain death
• B)Clinical death
• C)Cardiovascular death
• D)Biological death

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Definitions:

Blood Calcium Concentration

The amount of calcium in the bloodstream, essential for various bodily functions including bone formation, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering them when they are high.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

Biological Rhythms

Natural cycles of change in bodily functions or activities, including sleep-wake cycles and hormonal cycles, governed by internal biological clocks.