Liz was in a car accident.She was taken to the hospital, where her cerebral cortex showed a flat EEG line.Which of the following did the doctor declare?

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A flat EEG line indicates the absence of brain activity, which is necessary for survival. This is an indication of brain death. Therefore, the doctor most likely declared that Liz had brain death. Answer A is also true as whole-brain death and brain death are often used interchangeably in medical jargon. Answer B is not entirely accurate as a coma is a state of unconsciousness that is different from brain death. Answer D is likely not accurate as brain death usually indicates irreversible damage to the brain.

Liz Was in a Car Accident