Which statement about coma is true?
A) Coma is a form of deep sleep.
B) During coma, brain oxygen consumption resembles that of a waking state.
C) Coma may be caused by widespread cerebral or brain stem trauma.
D) Coma is neurologically identical to syncope.

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Coma can be caused by widespread cerebral or brain stem trauma, which affects the brain's ability to maintain consciousness.

Which Statement About Coma Is True