21.   Such infants have brain stems that allow them to maintain some body functions, such as breathing, sucking and crying.

22.   The frail and gaunt Kurd refugee is unable to control his muscles or body functions.

23.   These are not vitamins, minerals or nutrients, but a substance which helps moderate body functions, and which is now being researched.

24.   These plaques are linked to the death of neurons, causing a gradual loss of memory, control of body function and leading eventually to death.

25.   They are taught from a young age not to speak out about difficulties they face in normal body function from menstruation to child bearing.

26.   This is a specialised part of the base of the brain which is concerned with the control of body functions.

27.   Seconds later, a sequence of muscle relaxants and a dose of anaesthetic powerful enough to shut down body functions was injected.