Gordon has been in a terrible car accident, and currently he has no heartbeat nor is he breathing on his own. Based on this information he currently meets the criteria for ________.
A) thanatological death
B) sociocultural death
C) whole-brain death
D) clinical death

Question

Gordon has been in a terrible car accident, and currently he has no heartbeat nor is he breathing on his own. Based on this information he currently meets the criteria for ________.
A) ​thanatological death
B) sociocultural death​
C) whole-brain death​
D) clinical death​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clinical death is the initial stage of death, marked by the cessation of heartbeat and breathing, which is reversible with prompt medical intervention.

Gordon Has Been in a Terrible Car Accident, and Currently