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Hanging is a kind of__________________?

Correct answer: C. Asphysial death

  • A. Normal death
  • B. Accidental death
  • C. Asphysial death
  • D. All of above

Explanation

Hanging causes death primarily through asphyxia, although other mechanisms such as vascular obstruction may also contribute. It is therefore classified as an asphyxial death rather than automatically a normal or accidental death.

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