A profound state of unconsciousness associated with an illness or injury is called:
A) dementia
B) a coma
C) a convulsion
D) a focal seizure
B
Explanation: A coma is a profound state of unconsciousness associated with an illness or injury. Dementia is a progressive impairment of intellectual functioning that interferes with the ability to perform activities of daily living. A convulsion is severe involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations. A focal seizure is a localized seizure often affecting one limb.
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