Cause of death in hanging is: March 2013 (b)
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: Ans. D i.e. All of the above Mechanism of death: Cerebral anoxia: is due to bilateral occlusion of the carotid aeries. It is the most common cause. Cerebral congestion: is due to occlusion of the neck veins. Asphyxia: is due to direct compression of the air passages or lifting of the larynx to be closed by the root of the tongue. Reflex vagal inhibition: is due to stimulation of baroreceptors situated in the carotid sinuses and the carotid body
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