2006-09-17 06:38:43 · 19 answers · asked by ~Metalman Princess~ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
No. It's a myth. The process of dehydration and dessication makes the appearance of nails and hair grow after death.
2006-09-24 14:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by exert-7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of freaky stuff happens to the human body after death. Rigor mortis sets in, the blood stops clotting, and you get all "gross and pasty looking" (a non-medical term). However, we do have some good news -- you needn't worry about your fingernails and hair growing from beyond the grave.
Snopes.com explains the truth behind the legend. The human body begins to dehydrate after a person dies. Because the skin is so dry, it "pulls away from nails and hair." This makes it appear as though the nails and hair are growing, but in fact, it's really the opposite. The body is shrinking.
So this is just an illusion. Snopes notes that the body's unfortunate tendency to dry out is the reason funeral homes are so liberal with the moisturizer. Without it, the newly departed would appear unrecognizable well before the casket is shut. Creepy.
2006-09-17 06:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Fingernails, beard, hear... for sometime.
It is true.
It happens because, although heart stopped and person is not alive anymore, some of the body functions need more time to stop.
In some cultures, they keep body for 2 days before they bury it, in coffin, but not covered, so this process is visible.
2006-09-24 20:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by no one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, truthfully your dermis shrinks, so it appears like your hair and nails have grown, Why might this trouble you? are you making plans to be unearthed so you'll be able to have your hairdreser and manicurist do one final task? Thats excellent, I am definite they're going to respect it,
2016-08-21 07:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, absolutely your epidermis shrinks, so it looks like your hair and nails have grown, Why would this bother you? Are you planning to be unearthed so that you could have your hairdreser and manicurist do one final job? Thats exceptional, i'm certain they are going to respect it,
2016-08-09 14:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i don't think tht after death nails grow 'coz the process of life has stopped totally
2006-09-24 02:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by mahendra s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so since you don't put in any protein in your body& heart stops pumping.At least that whats I think.
2006-09-24 12:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by Blossom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no actually u dry up and shrink that is why funeral homes are usually very humid
2006-09-22 12:53:58 · answer #8 · answered by Luigi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. i have seen this on several occasions in the course of my daily work.
2006-09-24 05:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by polyesterfred 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Morticia. They sure do.
2006-09-25 05:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋