Death can be precipitated by failure of:
a. the central nervous system.
b. the cardiovascular system.
c. the respiratory system.
d. all of the above.
d
Death can be precipitated by the failure of one or more
of the vital systems—the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system or the respiratory system.
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