Question

question 24
2 points
terri schiavo went into cardiac arrest and her brain was deprived of oxygen, leaving only her brainstem functioning.
which of the following functions could schiavo still accomplish?

• groan and move her eyes
• hear someone talking to her
• speak in simple words
• feel someone touching her hand

clear selection

Explanation:

The brainstem controls involuntary and basic reflexive motor functions like groaning and eye movement, while higher functions (hearing comprehension, speech, tactile sensation) rely on cerebral cortex regions that were non-functional in Schiavo's case.

Answer:

groan and move her eyes