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What does it mean if the brain stem is alive but the brain is dead?
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What happens with the brain stem when there is no brain function?
If a person has no brain activity in their brain, then that person may be considered brain dead. Brain dead is a legal indicator of death in some states. without brain activity, a person most likely will be unable to keep their body functioning without some form of life support, their major organs would start to fail. There has been cases of a babies born with just a brain stem. They need to take medications to survive, such as seizure meds. Nicolas Coke I believe lived to be 2 years old but I am unsure if he is still alive.
What is the function of the brain stem?
The function is to regulate the flow of information between the brain and the rest of the body.AnswerThe brain stem is the lower part of the brain, beneath the cerebrum and in front of the cerebellum. The brain stem connects the rest of the brain to the spinal cord, which runs down your neck and back. The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, automatic activities like breathing, digestion, and circulating blood. (see related link)
Can arq-e-Gulab alive the dead nephrons?
nothing can make alive something dead except GOD but certain things can replenish the dead cells of nephrons by the help of stem cell. Rose water could be one of them.
Can a Human live without A Brain But With a Brain Stem?
No a person can not live without a brain. You can not live without a brain because it controls everything. Although, some functions of the body are automatic, and a person can live if the brain stem is intact.
What connects to the cerebrum and the spinal cord?
The spinal cord is attached to the brain stem located at the base of the brain. This stem is connected to the cerebellum.
What are the majority of the cranial nerves attached to?
brain stem.
How does your brain keeps us alive?
The brain stem, which consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla, ot medulla oblongata - which keeps you breathing and your heart beating in proper rhythm.
What connects the spinal cord to the brain?
Brain stem
What part of the brain are sensations such as touch and pain integrated in?
thigh pain
How can you tell if a fox tail palm is dead or alive?
The way to tell if a fox tail palm is truly dead is to check the stem and roots. If both are mushy and brittle, the plant is dead.
What is The sequence of brain regions from the evolutionary oldest to newest?
The brain region that seems to have the oldest evolutionary history is the brain stem. The brain stem is located at the brain's base and is joined to the spinal cord. The brain stem contains the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.
Is the brain stem the base of the brain?
Yes, it is basically the base of the brain; it is where the brain starts. The brain stem extends from the spinal cord into the brain and is the oldest (most primitive) part of the brain. Over time, the brain has developed on top of the brain stem to come to what it is today (in modern humans).
