If a person retains basic physiological function,but has lost cognitive function,the person's condition is called:
A) differential vegetative state
B) unconsciousness
C) persistent vegetative state
D) chronic unconscious dementia

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A persistent vegetative state (PVS) is a condition in which a person has retained basic physiological function, such as breathing and circulation, but has lost higher cognitive function and awareness of their surroundings. The term "differential vegetative state" is not a recognized medical term, "unconsciousness" implies a complete loss of consciousness and physiological function, and "chronic unconscious dementia" is not a specific medical condition.

If a Person Retains Basic Physiological Function,but Has Lost Cognitive