Question

What happens when we are we elecrtic shocked?

Answer 1

An electrical shock may cause burns, or it may leave no visible mark on the skin. In either case, an electrical current passing through the body can cause internal damage, cardiac arrest or other injury. Under certain circumstances, even a small amount of electricity can be fatal.

Answer 2

The victim may be dazed or may experience amnesia, seizure or respiratory arrest.

At first, the body responds to this life-threatening situation by constricting (narrowing) blood vessels in the extremities (hands and feet).

This is called vasoconstriction and it helps conserve blood flow to the vital organs.