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A lesion in the brainstem, particularly in areas such as the midbrain or pons, can lead to deep coma. These regions are critical for maintaining consciousness and vital functions, as they contain pathways that regulate arousal and alertness. Damage to the reticular activating system or other essential neural structures in the brainstem often results in a loss of consciousness and responsiveness. Additionally, widespread damage to the cerebral hemispheres can also contribute to a comatose state.
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What is coma?
A coma is a deep state of unconsciousness, your brain is at its lowest activity level.
Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to?
lose consciousness and fall into a deep coma-like state. The reticular formation is crucial for maintaining arousal and awareness, and without its connection to higher brain regions, the cat would be unable to remain conscious.
Does your brain ever switch off when you're alive?
Not unless you go into a deep coma, or have a serious concussion
What is the difference between a light coma and a deep coma?
A light coma is present when reflex motor responses (i.e. decorticate and decerebate) can be elicited by noxious (adversive) stimulation. With a deep coma, there is no response to any sort of stimulus.
Deep unnatural sleep?
coma
What is the full mean of coma?
Coma stands for "Cerebral or Central Nervous System Opiate-Mediated Respiratory Depression." It refers to a state of deep unconsciousness resulting from severe brain injury, illness, or drug overdose.
What part of speech is coma?
The word "coma" can be a noun. It refers to a state of deep unconsciousness that can result from illness or injury.
To go into a long deep sleep?
coma
What is deep unnatural sleep called?
a coma
What is another term for a coma?
Deep unconsciousness
What does ammonia do to the brain?
it causes you to have memory loss, and be confused for a whilt Ammonia also causes you to have lethargy which means to be sluggish or to be in a deep sleep
What can get rid of coma?
A person in a deep coma often cannot emerge. Ask your physician his prognosis about the possibilities of your friend being able to emerge from the coma.
