Terri Schiavo went into cardiac arrest and her brain was deprived of oxygen, leaving only her brainstem functioning. Which of the following functions could Schiavo still accomplish?

A) feel someone touching her hand
B) groan and move her eyes
C) hear someone talking to her
D) speak in simple words

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden loss of heart function, leading to a cessation of blood flow to the body and requiring immediate medical intervention.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleeping.