Question
In case of death in sea water due to method shown in the picture below which among the following occurs?
A. Hemoglobin increases.
B. Hemoglobin decreases.
C. No change.
D. Either may occur.
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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Ans:A. Hemoglobin increases.
In the image,the mode of death of the person is due to drowning in sea water.
In case of drowning in sea water hemoglobin increases.
| Fresh water drowning |
Sea water drowning |
0.6%NaCI
Denatures the surfactant
Hemodilution, hemoglobinuriaHyponatremia, Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia
Cause of death – ventricular fibrillation, cardiac failure due to volume overload and hypoxia of myocardium
Lungs – ballooned and light, emphysematous, shape retained, do not collapse after removal, c/s –crepitus heard, little froth, no fluid |
>3%NaCI
Dilutes surfactant
Hemoconcentration
Hypernatremia
Cause of death – pulmonary edema
Lungs – ballooned and heavy, soft, shape not retained, collapse on removal, c/s – no crepitus, copious fluid and froth |
