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The concept of when human death occurs had for most of history been determined by criteria for cardiac death, defined as the cessation of a heartbeat and respiration. However, in the mid-1900's, a new definition of death emerged in the form of brain death, characterized by an irreversible cessation of brain and brainstem function.
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- Adame, Alexis Leilani (Author)
- Brian, Jennifer (Thesis director)
- McGregor, Joan (Committee member)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2018-05
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