Posted: August 17th, 2017

Monro-Kellie hypothesis refers to

Monro-Kellie hypothesis refers to
a) the dynamic equilibrium of cranial contents.
The hypothesis states that because of the limited space for expansion within the skull, an increase in any one of the cranial contents (brain tissue, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid) causes a change in the volume of the others.
b) unresponsiveness to the environment.
Akinetic mutism is the phrase used to refer to unresponsiveness to the environment.
c) the brain’s attempt to restore blood flow by increasing arterial pressure to overcome the increased intracranial pressure.
Cushing’s response is the phrase used to refer to the brain’s attempt to restore blood flow by increasing arterial pressure to overcome the increased intracranial pressure.
d) a condition in which the patient is wakeful but devoid of conscious content, without cognitive or affective mental function.
Persistent vegetative state is the phrase used to describe a condition in which the patient is wakeful but devoid of conscious content, without cognitive or affective mental function.