This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Thermal injury, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Most common cause of death in Electrocution is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Respiratory muscle paralysis, B. Ventricular fibrillation, C. Asphyxia, D. Regurgitation of fluids
B: Ventricular fibrillation
Answer: B: Ventricular fibrillation 
Explanation: CAUSE OF DEATH IN ELECTRICAL INJURIES: 1. Paralysis of medullary (respiratory) centres. 2. Ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest without fibrillation. death need not be instantaneous. Individuals may be able to walk some distance and talk before the onset of collapse and death may occur after a few days from infection or from haemorrhage due to damage to blood vessels. REF: The Synopsis of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 29th edition page no: 167.