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Nitella [24]
4 years ago
6

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
Biology
1 answer:
Sergeeva-Olga [200]4 years ago
8 0

Answer: A. Cerebral cortex

Explanation:

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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