RGUHS Karnataka PGET 2011 – MCQ 10

10. Diagnosis of brain death requires all the following EXCEPT
a) Widespread conical destruction that is reflected by deep coma and unresponsiveness
to all forms of stimulation
b) Global brainstem damage demonstrated by absent pupillary light reaction and by the
loss of oculovestibular and corneal reflexes
c) Destruction of the medulla manifested by complete apnea
d) Absence of deep tendon reflexes

Correct answer : d) Absence of deep tendon reflexes