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Why is a patient in a vegetative state, expressing no cortical activity, able to survive for a period of time?

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Why is a patient in a vegetative state, expressing no cortical activity, able to survive for a period of time? The brainstem controls basic life functions. What side effects would you expect from damage to the cerebellum? Difficulty controlling ongoing and fine movement.

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