Under normal circumstances, brain death will occur in the absence of oxygen in:
A)3-4 minutes
B)4-6 minutes
C)7-10 minutes
D)10-12 minutes

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On average, it takes the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 7-10 minutes to arrive at the scene which is particularly problematic as brain death will occur in 4-6 minutes in the absence of oxygen. Under unusual circumstances, such as with immersion in cold water, brain damage can be delayed because of the retardation of cellular processes.

Under Normal Circumstances, Brain Death Will Occur in the Absence