Physiological Basis of Terri Schiavo's Involuntary Actions
The involuntary movements and sounds made by Terri Schiavo, such as eye movements and groans, were a result of her intact brainstem. While the areas of her brain controlling thought, sensation, and voluntary action were completely damaged, her medulla and pons continued to manage autonomic functions like breathing and generated these reflexive actions.
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Physiological Basis of Terri Schiavo's Involuntary Actions
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