I've heard that after we die, many of our cells continue to live on as if nothing has happened. If so, which human cells are likely to live on longest after the human they were part of has ceased to function?

peasypod

Apparently it depends on how the person is disposed of (burial, coffin etc) and how many animals have contact with the body.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_doctor/death_body.shtml Aug 05 04, 7:17 AM

Brainyblonde

Brain cells can die if deprived of oxygen for more than three minutes. Muscle cells live on for several hours. Bone and skin cells can stay alive for several days. http://deathonline.net/decomposition/body_changes/heart_stops.htm Claim: A person's fingernails and hair continue to grow after his death. Your hair and nails do not continue to grow after you die; it's all optical illusion. Our flesh dries and, in so doing, pulls away from nails and hair. Thus, though the nail on our big toe, for example, remains the same length as before, the toe it is seated upon shrinks. http://www.snopes.com/science/nailgrow.htm Aug 06 04, 9:21 PM

Create a Free FunTrivia ID to add to, request more/new answers, or edit this entry

What are the only cells in the human body that do not reproduce? How many brain cells do we have? Which US state has the motto, "Live Free or Die"? Approximately how many animals live in the sea and can't live on land, so would die if the sea froze?

1 So You Live to "Die Another Day" We had to wait a long time for "Die Another Day". Gratuitous product placement aside I thought it was great (and I do wear an Omega). Let us hope you paid attention. Die Another Day Average 15 Q niles Dec 26 02 3393 plays 2 "Live Together, Die Alone" Part 2 This covers events in the "Lost" season two, two-hour finale. This is my second quiz on the finale. LOST: Season 2 Average 10 Q Gamemaster1967 Jun 03 06 1431 plays 3 "Live Together, Die Alone" Part 1 This covers events in the "Lost" season two, two-hour finale. Warning: small spoilers from the novel "Bad Twin" are contained inside. LOST: Season 2 Average 10 Q Gamemaster1967 Jun 02 06 2439 plays