What’s happening in your body when you’re in a coma for days, months, or even years? A coma state is different from a fainting spell, during which a person may almost momentarily wake up or can be stirred awake by outside forces. Generally, while individuals are in a coma, the mental state is unconscious and their brain activity is at its lowest level.
In this video, learn more about what causes a person to be in a comatose state and how bodily functions are maintained.
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