LESSON 14

Question 1

A legal definition of death

Answer 1

Brain death

Question 2

The complete stopping of all brain function and can not be reversed

Answer 2

Brain death

Question 3

Is brain death temporary or permanent??

Answer 3

Permanent

Question 4

A death based on the absence of all neurologic function

Answer 4

Brain death

Question 5

A chronic condition that preserves the ability to maintain blood pressure, respiration, and cardiac function, but not cognitive function

Answer 5

Vegetative state

Question 6

It controls cognitive function

Answer 6

Cortex

Question 7

It makes wakefulness possible

Answer 7

RAS / Reticular Activating System

Question 8

A vegetative state that lasts more than a month is considered to be

Answer 8

Persistent Vegetative State

Question 9

A life in the sense of relationships, dreams, and expectations for the future, we are speaking of

Answer 9

Biographical Life