A Comatose State

question 83

Multiple Choice

A comatose state

• A) is an enhancement of sensation.
• B) may result from damage to the brainstem below the reticular system.
• C) may result from damage to the midbrain or higher levels, such that information from the reticular system cannot reach the forebrain.
• D) may result from damage to the spinal cord.
• E) None of the above

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