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Can you live without a brain?

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No, as brain control all the vital functions of body

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Consult a Neurologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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  1. Survival Without a Brain:

    • It's not possible for a person to live without a brain. The brain is essential for controlling vital functions like breathing and heartbeat.
  2. Rare Medical Cases:

    • In rare instances, parts of the brain may be damaged or missing, but some brain tissue must remain to support basic life functions.
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