Diagnostic criteria for vegetative states include:
A) absence of eye opening.
B) lack of subcortical responses to pain stimuli.
C) roving eye movements with visual tracking.
D) return of autonomic functions such as gastrointestinal function.

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Vegetative states are characterized by the return of autonomic functions, such as gastrointestinal function, despite the absence of awareness and higher cognitive functions.

Diagnostic Criteria for Vegetative States Include