Mikal entered a state of deep unconsciousness after a serious accident. His cognitive functions have ceased though he is still breathing. His family and friends notice that his eyes have occasionally opened and he has made a few irregular sounds. Mikal _____.

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Mikal is exhibiting signs of a vegetative state where he is awake but not aware of his surroundings, and his cognitive functions have ceased. This is different from a coma where the person is not awake and brain death where the brain has completely stopped functioning. Locked-in syndrome is also different as the person is aware of their surroundings but cannot move or communicate except for eye movements.

Mikal Entered a State of Deep Unconsciousness After a Serious