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What was the traditional definition of death before the 19th century?
What was the traditional definition of death before the 19th century?
- Use of pacemakers and ventilators
- Faint heartbeat or coma (correct)
- Cessation of blood circulation
- Irreversible lack of brain activity
What is the specific definition of death mentioned in the text?
What is the specific definition of death mentioned in the text?
- Lack of brain activity
- Inability to breathe without assistance
- Use of pacemakers and ventilators
- Irreversible cessation of blood circulation (correct)
What can continue after 'death' with the use of CPR and medical devices?
What can continue after 'death' with the use of CPR and medical devices?
- Digestive functions
- Muscle movement
- Brain activity
- Blood circulation (correct)
What is the first organ to be affected by lack of oxygen, as mentioned in the text?
What is the first organ to be affected by lack of oxygen, as mentioned in the text?
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Who can order an autopsy without familial request if a death is suspicious?
Who can order an autopsy without familial request if a death is suspicious?
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