Chapter 15.1 Death and Dying across the life span

Question 1

functional death

Answer 1

absence of heartbeat and breathing

Question 2

brain death

Answer 2

all signs of brain activity, measured by electrical brain waves, have ceased

Question 3

miscarriage

Answer 3

death of an unborn child

Question 4

sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Answer 4

when a seemingly healthy baby stops breathing and dies of unexplained causes