Question

Can a brain dead person sense external stimuli? If yes then how coz brain is main coordinator and if it is dead then how will impulse travel?

Answer 1

Answer:

no brain dead person can sense stimuli only which are involuntarily which is not in his control

Answer 2

Answer:

the medical definition of death means absence of brain stem activity or no nerve impulses and no heart beat.thus if a person  dies how will he sense external stimuli without nerve impulses or brain activity.but if u keep the body in liquid nitrogen and use some shock treatment machines he may have a chance of recovering.this should be done 5minutes after or before his death