if a person is brain dead will he perform reflex action as it occurs in the spinal cord?if not why

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In reflex action brain has no role to play. Spinal cord controls reflex action. Though the signals Reflex actions take place without interference of brain. Thus, if a person is brain dead he may perform reflex actions.

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