This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
What is the cause of death in dry drowning 
Select and explain. 
A. Cardiac arrhythmia, B. Pulmonary edema, C. Hyperkalemia, D. Laryngeal spasm
D: Laryngeal spasm
Answer: D: Laryngeal spasm 
Explanation: In cases of dry drowning, water does not enter the lungs, but death results due to laryngeal spasm. Larugeal spasm occurs when there is sudden-in-rush of water into nasopharynx and larynx.