Jason is crossing the street in front of his elementary school when he is struck by a speeding motorist.Jason is transported to the hospital.Because of his injuries,he is placed on artificial life support.After two weeks,Jason shows no sign of recovering from his injuries.Before the motorist can be prosecuted for his death,Jason must be declared legally dead.Since Jason's heart and lungs are being assisted by the artificial life support equipment,the attending physician will determine if Jason is legally dead by noting whether Jason has irreversible cessation of:

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The attending physician will determine if Jason is legally dead by noting whether he has irreversible cessation of spontaneous brain functions. This is because brain death is considered irreversible and is a legal definition of death in many jurisdictions. The other options (A, C, and D) may also be indicators of organ failure, but they are not used to determine legal death.

Jason Is Crossing the Street in Front of His Elementary