How does electric current cause death?

Answer 1

electric shock

Answer 2

Muscle contractions are caused by electrical currents in the body. If a strong electrical current goes through the body, that will interfere with the normal muscle actions in the body. The main cause of death from accidental electrocution is when the heart muscle stops working or goes into uncontrolled vibration (fibrillation) so that the heart can't pump blood. Electric current through the brain disrupts brain activity, which is also controlled by electric currents (nerve impulses) so that body functions controlled by the brain are disrupted.

Answer 3

Death occurs when voltage pushes electrons through the human body, particularly the heart. The National Safety Council estimates that nearly 300 people die in the United States each year from electric shocks.

Answer 4

With high enough current, electric current will pass through your body. Since your body is not a perfect conductor, most of it will be offering electrical resistance. When a current runs through a resistor, it also heats the resistor. So, the resistive parts of your body is overheated to temperatures that damage it.

Answer 5

Your heart muscle is triggered by little nodes on your heart, which produce electricity to make your heart pump. If this system is overridden, then the electricity produced by your body isn't enough and the heart doesn't beat.

Answer 6

largely it is through the amperage carried within the current. 1/4 amp is enough to kill. high voltage may also kill depending on the circumstances.

Answer 7

when you got the shock your blood Will cloat..........