Debunking the Myth of Zombies

Debunking the Myth of Zombies

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The video debunks the myth of zombies by explaining the stages of death, including pallor, algor, livor, and rigor mortis. It details how muscle contraction relies on calcium and ATP, which are unavailable after death, leading to rigor mortis. Autolysis eventually ends rigor mortis, but decomposition prevents any movement. The brain's need for oxygen and ATP further invalidates the possibility of zombie movement, as it shuts down quickly after death.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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