After a Meta-Analysis of Studies on End-Of-Life Brain Functioning, Researchers

question 107

Multiple Choice

After a meta-analysis of studies on end-of-life brain functioning, researchers confirmed two indicators of death are _____.

• A) eye movement in the absence of brain waves and ceased respiration
• B) slow brain waves and ceased respiration
• C) eyes not responding to pain and the lack of heartbeat
• D) no spontaneous breathing and eyes not responding to pain

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