According the higher-brain criterion, what determines the death of a person is the permanent cessation of function in

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The higher-brain criterion states that a person is dead when there is permanent cessation of function in the cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for consciousness and higher cognitive function. The brainstem, which controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate, may still be functioning with the use of life support in cases of brain death. Therefore, choice A and C are incorrect, and choice D is also incorrect as the heart and lungs may still be functioning artificially in cases of brain death.

According the Higher-Brain Criterion, What Determines the Death of a Person