A person may be ruled "brain dead" under which of the following circumstances regarding brain function?
I. Total loss
II. Reversible loss
III. Irreversible loss
IV. Complete loss

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A person suffering from complete or total and irreversible loss of brain function is deemed to be brain dead.
To be considered brain dead, a person must suffer from total (or complete) and irreversible loss of brain function. Such loss would be incurable and cause natural death to occur in the absence of artificial means of life support.

A Person May Be Ruled "Brain Dead" Under Which of the Following