A Persistent vegetative state(PVS) exists as a result of severe mental impairment, characterized by irreversible cessation of th
e higher functions of the brain, most often caused by damage to which of the following organs?a. cerebral cortexb. cerebellumc. medulla oblongatad. brain steme. heart
The cerebral cortex is responsible for Cerebral cortical function (e.g. communication, thinking, purposeful movement, etc). Damage to this region causes PVS.
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