Death in hanging occurs due to all except:
Correct Answer: Vagal stimulation
Description: Ans: c. Vagal stimulation [Ref Reddy 33rd/339; Parikh 6th/3.40Hanging: Causes of Death:Asphyxia: A tension of 15 kg on ligature blocks the tracheaVenous congestion: The jugular veins are blocked by a tension in the rope of 2 kgCombined asphyxia & venous congestion: Commonest causeCerebral anaemia: A tension Of 4-5 kg on ligature blocks carotid aeries & the 20 kg, the veebral aeriesReflex vagal inhibitionFracture of dislocation of the cervical veebrae (injury to spinal cord)Strangulation: Causes of death (Reddy 33rd/347)AsphyxiaCerebral anaemia or Venous congestionCombined asphyxia & venous congestionReflex vagal inhibitionFracture of dislocation of the cervical veebrae (rare)
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