Which of the following Harvard criteria would NOT have been familiar to physicians who practiced a century ago?

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The concept of "No circulation to or within the brain" as a criterion for death, particularly in the context of brain death, would not have been familiar to physicians a century ago. This is because the understanding and technology to assess brain circulation and function in such detail were not available until the latter half of the 20th century. The other options (unresponsiveness, lack of reflexes, and absence of movement and breathing) could be observed without advanced technology.

Which of the Following Harvard Criteria Would NOT Have Been