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
Suspended animation is seen in following except ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Sun stroke, B. Cerebral concussion, C. Cholera, D. Delerium tremens
D: Delerium tremens
Answer: D: Delerium tremens 
Explanation: Ans. is d i.e., Delirium tremens Suspended animation It is apparent death, i.e. signs of life are not found as the functions are interrupted for some time or are reduced to minimum. The person is not dead i.e. there is no somatic death, brain death or molecular (cellular) death("". Life continues and resuscitation is successful in such cases. The condition lasts from few seconds to 1/2 an hour or more. It may be found in : Electrocution After anaesthesia Cerebral concussion Yogis (voluntary) Drowning Shock Narcotic poisoning Cholera Sunstroke Newborn infants