If a person is in a(n) __________, electrical activity in the brain may show normal sleep-wake cycles, and the brainstem may allow them to breathe on their own, but they are unable to respond to the external world, for example by following a simple command.

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A vegetative state is characterized by the presence of sleep-wake cycles and autonomous breathing, but the individual is unable to respond to external stimuli or commands, distinguishing it from the other states listed.

If a Person Is in A(n) __________, Electrical Activity in the Brain