The conclusion the court came to is that, based on medical testimony and Terris CAT scan, her cerebral cortex has basically turned to liquid. The cerebral cortex is the seat of all our higher brain functions. Without a cerebral cortex, it is impossible for a human being to experience thought, emotions, consciousness, pain, pleasure, or anything at all; nor, barring a miracle, is it possible for a patient lacking a cerebral cortex to recover. Schiavoct CAT Scan Image JPEG Image, 400x265 pixels) |
