All of the following are true about death by strangulation except
Correct Answer: Dribbling of saliva down the chin
Description: Dribbling of saliva is rare in strangulation, it is found in antemoem hanging due to the increased salivation before death due to the stimulation of the salivary gland by the ligature. Ref: The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology 28th edition pg: 180
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