Life ends through a series of predictable bodily failures from "summary" of How We Die by Sherwin B Nuland
Death is not merely an event; it is a process. It is a process that unfolds through a series of predictable bodily failures. Our bodies are complex biological systems, finely tuned to maintain homeostasis and function properly. But as we age, as we accumulate wear and tear, as we face diseases and injuries, our bodies start to falter. They start to show signs of wear and tear, of decay and degeneration. Each bodily system has its own vulnerabilities, its own weak points. The heart, the lungs, the brain, the kidneys – each of them can fail in its own unique way. And as one system starts to fail, it puts pressure on the others. It sets off a chain reaction of events that ultimately leads to the cessation of life. The process of dying ...
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