Saving the Lost

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What year did Owen and his team begin testing the patient in the vegetative state?

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1997

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What type of text is 'Saving the Lost'?

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Science Article

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What is neuroimaging?

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A type of technology that produces images of the brain without surgery.

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Can a person in a vegetative state respond to sound?

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No

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True or False: Scientists know the part of the brain that shows activity in healthy people when they imagine playing tennis.

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True

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What is the definition of a vegetative state?

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A condition in which a person is awake but shows no signs of awareness.

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What is the purpose of neuroimaging in medical science?

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To visualize brain activity and diagnose conditions.

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What is the significance of brain activity in patients with brain injuries?

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It helps determine the level of consciousness and potential for recovery.

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What are some common neuroimaging techniques?

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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

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What does it mean if a patient is diagnosed as 'brain dead'?

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It means there is no brain activity and the patient cannot recover.