The higher brain theory of death
A) Holds that brain dead bodies are biologically dead
B) Holds that a person dies when they have any damage to the neocortex (or "higher-brain")
C) Holds that an individual with irreversible cessation of the capacity for consciousness, is dead
D) Does not make a distinction between death of the human person or human being, and death of the body or organism

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The higher brain theory of death holds that an individual with irreversible cessation of the capacity for consciousness is dead. It does not make a distinction between death of the human person or human being, and death of the body or organism. This theory is used in determining brain death.

The Higher Brain Theory of Death