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Vegatative bacteria are those bacteria or microogranisms that can grow and reproduce in rich, moist soil where many nutrients are available. The actively growing bacteria in these conditions are referred to as "vegatative cells". Many types of bacteria and fungi can flourish under these conditions. Some examples of bacteria and fungi that can actively reproduce in this kind of soil are Bacillus, Streptomyces, Pseudomonas, Micrococcus, Mycobacterium and Clostridium. Mycobacterium tuberculosis can cause the disease tuberculosis, and Colstridium botulinum can cause botulism poisoning. When soil nutrients or moisture are depleted, bacteria from the genus of Bacillus and Clostridium produce an endospore inside each vegatative cell. Once the vegatative cell (active bacteria) no longer has enough nutrients or moisture to survive, it releases the endospore. The endospore can remain viable for very long periods. When the right conditions return for growth, the endospore creates another vegatative cell, and the bacteria becomes active again. Some fungi produce spores in a similar fashion. I am a Registered Medical Technologist, and have spent several years as a clinical microbiologist.
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What are the key differences between being in a brain dead, vegetative state, and coma, and how do these states impact a person's level of consciousness and brain function?
Brain death is the complete and irreversible loss of brain function, including the brainstem. A person in a vegetative state has preserved brainstem function but no awareness of their surroundings. Coma is a state of unconsciousness where a person is unresponsive. Brain death results in no consciousness or brain function, while a vegetative state may have some basic functions. Coma is a temporary state of unconsciousness that may or may not lead to recovery.
Are people aware while in a vegetative state?
People in a vegetative state typically show no signs of awareness or consciousness, though some studies suggest that a small percentage may still retain some level of awareness. However, this awareness is difficult to detect and is not widely accepted in the medical community.
Where are endospores located within vegetative cells?
Endospores can form within different areas of the vegetative cell. They can be central, subterminal, or terminal. Central endospores are located within the middle of the vegetative cell. Terminal endospores are located at the end of the vegetative cell. Subterminal endospores are located between the middle and the end of the cell.
Difference between endospores and vegetative cell?
Endospores are thick-coated, resistant cells produced within a bacterial cell that has been exposed to harsh conditions. Endospores are inert and can endure extreme conditions like radiation, heat and cold, absence of nutrients and water. When conditions are good, they produce vegetative cells and thrive. When condition turn unfavorable, endospores are produced again and they remain inert. Vegetative cells are any cells of plants or animals that do not participate in reproduction. These are vulnerable to external changes and react easily. They cannot thrive in unfavorable conditions.
What does being in a vegetative state mean?
A vegetative state is absence of responsiveness and awareness due to overwhelming dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres, with sufficient sparing of the diencephalon and brain stem to preserve autonomic and motor reflexes and sleep-wake cycles. Patients may have complex reflexes, including eye movements, yawning, and involuntary movements to noxious stimuli but show no awareness of self or environment. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is supportive. Prognosis with persistent deficits is bleak, and withdrawal of care should be discussed with family members.
What is the difference between spores and vegetative bacteria?
Spores are a dormant, protected form of bacteria that can withstand harsh conditions, while vegetative bacteria are actively growing and reproducing. Spores are highly resistant and can survive for long periods, while vegetative bacteria are more vulnerable to environmental stresses. Spores can germinate and grow into vegetative bacteria when conditions become favorable.
How is a vegetative state diagnosed?
Diagnosis of vegetative state depends on the primary cause of brain dysfunction.
Was the Undertaker found in a vegetative state?
No, The Undertaker was not found in a vegetative state. It is just a storyline to explain his absence from WWE.
Can a person in a persistent vegetative state sleep through the night and be awake during the day?
A vegetative state is a condition of severe unconsciousness, with no thought at all, much like a vegetable. A person in a vegetative state does not wake up during the day or at any other time, or if such a person does wake up, then the vegetative state has ended. The term persistent vegetative state indicates that the vegetative state is not ending, it is persisting (or continuing). So, such people do not sleep during the night and wake up during the day. They remain unconscious.
Another word for a vegetative state?
coma
Does a person in Persistent Vegetative State have rights?
Yes
Do people come out of a vegetative state often?
probably not
What causes a vegetative state?
A vegetative state can be caused by severe brain damage resulting from traumatic injury, oxygen deprivation, stroke, or infection. This damage impairs the functioning of the brain stem, which controls basic functions such as breathing and consciousness, leaving the individual in a state of wakefulness without awareness.
When is undertaker going to come back from his vegetative state?
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What is an illness or condition that starts with a v that is similar to sleeping or catatonic state?
vegetative state
What are the chances of cure of Persistent Vegetative State?
the person is unconscious and unaware The chances are very very slim. If you were to come out of the vegetative state there is a huge chance of not functioning normally and having brain damage. The chances are very very slim. If you were to come out of the vegetative state there is a huge chance of not functioning normally and having brain damage.
Can people hear in a vegetative state?
A vegetative state means that the brain can't interpret incoming stimuli. Pain is not registered, sight is not seen, and, despite the ear working perfectly, the brain cannot decode the information from the ear. A vegetative person can take in noise by their ears, but it will not be understood.
