2006-09-16 05:43:57 · 10 answers · asked by don't ask! 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Actually, it is sort of an illusion. After dying the body begins to dehydrate, thus causing the flesh to dry and furthermore,causing skin to pullback from nails and hair. This causes a more prominent appearance of the hair and nails creating an illusion that they have actually grown.
2006-09-16 06:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by Timber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life stops with death. Therefore, all growth processes also cease. It is a fallacy that dead persons' nails grow, but this is perhaps a consolation for the bereaved, making him think some part of the deceased is still alive.
2006-09-16 12:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Catchaworm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the meat and skin around your fingernails slowly retreats making it look like your fingernails are growing
2006-09-16 12:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by ChevyGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a misconception. What actually happens is that the skin receeds and upon exhumations, it appears that the fingernails are longer.
2006-09-16 12:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but your hair does. If you were to die, and your family were to keep your head (i know- GROSS!) and if your hair was 14 inches long when you were alive, your hair would grow to about 23 inches in the next 2 weeks. disgusting, but true.
2006-09-16 12:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO the skin and muscle shrink do to water loss and that makes them look longer
2006-09-16 12:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its an illusion because the skin pulls back. My friend worked in a funeral home.
2006-09-16 12:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a while. So does your hair.
2006-09-16 12:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ew, I hope not.
2006-09-16 12:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by Sonya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
2006-09-16 12:52:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋