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Why is the human brain not considered to be a living thing

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Living things have to have these 8 essential characteristics. It must have organized cells. But most importantly, it must be able to reproduce. The brain is unable to reproduce, as it is only part of a living organism.
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Living things are described as having 8 essential characteristics. Therefore, it must have organized cells, etc. But most importantly, it must be able to reproduce. The brain is unable to reproduce, as it is only part of a living organism.
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