An individual who is totally unaware of their surroundings,unresponsive to stimuli,and lacking in any movement or reflexes would be considered to be

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The individual described in the scenario meets the criteria for brain death, which is total and irreversible cessation of brain function including brainstem reflexes. Other options such as persistent vegetative state or unconsciousness still involve some degree of brain activity and reflexes. The term "cortically dead" is not a commonly used medical term.

An Individual Who Is Totally Unaware of Their Surroundings,unresponsive to Stimuli,and