This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Asphyxial deaths, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
[{'content': 'Cause of death in throttling is \nSelect and explain. \nA. Vagal inhibition, B. Occlusion of airway, C. Occlusion of carotids, D. Fracture of hyoid bone', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Throttling/ Manual strangulation - compression of neck by human hands Mechanism of death - occlusion of carotids as the carotid aeries lie over the transverse processes of C4 - C6 Cervical veebra and any antero-lateral impact can compress them against the underlying bone Occlusion of airways plays a minor role and pure asphyxia is rare; considerable pressure is necessary to obstruct trachea which will also block jugular veins and carotid aeries', 'role': 'assistant'}]