2006-08-02 18:25:05 · 10 answers · asked by dragoonfliies 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Not if you get a good cremation...
2006-08-02 18:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by Transgénico 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do not grow, but rather as the skin loses it's firmness, due to water loss (evaporation and blood withdrawal), the fingernails emerge. They appear to grow, but really only show more due to the lessened skin cover.
2006-08-03 01:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by ceemcee05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't. When you die the body shrinks and gives the illusion that hair and nails continue to grow after death. Don't believe those who tell you differently. I am 100% positive on this. Take care and I hope you have an amazing evening!
2006-08-03 01:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by silent.peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't the paronychium shrivels during the decaying process giving the nail plate the appearance of having grown.
2006-08-03 01:33:27 · answer #4 · answered by me w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't. the skin shrinks around the nail making them appear to grow.
2006-08-03 01:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by The Nag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as the tissue recedes away from your hair and nails they appear to gain additional length. they do not however actually increase in length.
2006-08-03 01:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fingernails are actually dead cells and they do not grow
2006-08-03 06:25:44 · answer #7 · answered by Watcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you can dig your way out if you come back to life
2006-08-03 01:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an urban myth.
2006-08-03 01:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Cassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See above, she's right.
2006-08-03 01:28:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋