One Component of Brain Death is Defined As

Question

One component of brain death is defined as
A) loss of reflexes.
B) lack of spontaneous movement.
C) a flat electroencephalogram (EEG).

Accepted Answer

A flat EEG, indicating no electrical activity in the brain, is one of the components of brain death, along with absence of brainstem reflexes and cessation of breathing. Lack of spontaneous movement may occur but is not a defining component.