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Understanding Cellular Resilience: Which organ is alive after death?

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When a person is declared legally deceased due to the permanent cessation of brain or circulatory function, not all cells in the body expire instantly. In fact, some cells and tissues exhibit a surprising level of resilience, continuing to function for a limited period, which answers the question: **Which organ is alive after death?**