2007-10-24 09:49:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Brain functions can continue long after consciousness is gone. The various functions will slow and stop as the individual brain cells begin to die. This can take quite a while for some and can be a few seconds for others. A lot depends on the type of brain , the functions involved and the locations of the cells.
2007-10-24 10:07:54 · answer #1 · answered by Bomba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to articles which I have read in several places (hence no individual 'source info' on this one) the human head remains conscious for 15 - 20 seconds after decapitation.
However, I agree with the G W Bush reference & reckon total brain removal doesn't seem to have affected his ability to function (?) as a human & stuff things up for everybody else. Here's to January 2008 when U.S.A. gets a replacement!
2007-10-25 05:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by general_ego 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shock of the spinal cord being severed is like pulling the power lead from the back of your pc.
during the french revoloution, people believed it lived for a few seconds as lips would often twitch after a date with madame guillotine but scientists now believe that it is just a reflex contraction action of the muscles in the jaw
2007-10-24 17:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by enigma_variation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess, it stop within seconds as there will be no blood to supply it with oxygen. It just freezes like a computer. Well that's my personal opinion as an accountant. Me no doctor friend.
2007-10-24 20:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by ekcentrik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush seems to be doing ok and there can't be any blood going through there. I say several years.
2007-10-24 17:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by mince42 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
3 seconds i believe.
2007-10-24 16:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by cavetroy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never thought about it
but in those 3 sec what whould you think off
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2007-10-24 16:57:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋