What do u think is the cause, in the brain, of near-death experiences? What happens in the brain during them?

Question: What do u think is the cause, in the brain, of near-death experiences? What happens in the brain during them?
- Keywords:
  death,
  experience,
  near death
Asked by thedov to Damien, Suzi, Tim on 22 Jun 2011.
- Suzi Gage answered on 22 Jun 2011:
  
  Hi @thedov
  Thanks for this question, it’s a good one.
  
  I don’t know of any studies that have looked at what happens in the brain when people are close to death, so I can’t answer I’m afraid. I’m not sure what would cause a near death experience, or what would make it only NEAR death rather than the person actually dying.
  
  Sorry I can’t help with this one!

Question: What do u think is the cause, in the brain, of near-death experiences? What happens in the brain during them?