Aperson is declared to be dead upon the irreversible cessation of spontaneous body functions: brain activity, or blood circulation and respiration. however, only about
1% of a person’s cells have to die in order for all of these things to happen. how can someone be dead when 99% of his or her cells are still alive?

Sally, age 3 months, has a moist, red, vesicular rash on her cheeks, the backs of her hands, and her arms. her mother said sally was constantly trying to scratch the rash and often has difficulty sleeping. her father has a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma. discussion questions. 1. review atrophic dermatitis from chapter 3 and discuss the pathophysiology of sally’s symptoms. 2. why is the father’s medical history significant, and what can sally expect as she grows up? 3. discuss the need to limit scratching, and describe practical methods to achieve this.