When attempting to determine if someone is "whole-brain dead," a physician would be unlikely to ask,

A. "Do the brain cells still contain neurotransmitters?"
B. "Does the body respond to a pinprick?"
C. "Has there been any movement for the past hour?"
D. "Is the person in a coma?"


Answer: A

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