All of the following are signs of death, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Suspended animation
Description: Suspended animation (apparent death): In this condition signs of life are not found, as the functions are interrupted for some time, or are reduced to minimum. However, life continues and resuscitation is successful. The metabolic rate is so reduced that the requirement of individual cell for oxygen is satisfied through the use of oxygen dissolved in body fluids. Suspended animation may be produced voluntarily. Suspended animation is seen in, Newborn infants Drowning Electrocution Sunstroke Cholera After anaesthesia Shock Cerebral concussion Insanity Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Dr K. S.Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page 134.
Category:
Forensic Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now