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Might it be possible that a a human head live without a body if we use a machine to keep the blood flowing and oxygenated?
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In theory, yes,: But the body as a whole is an amazingly complex system of interrelated feedback mechanisms all influencing each other simultaneously to achieve relative stability. At this time and for 20+ years into the future, we don't have enough intimate knowlege to replace all of the input that an isolated head needs, which is way beyond enough blood and oxygen.
Answered 12/10/2013
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