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Definitely. Individuals struck by lightning can have changes to the function or chemistry of the brain and nervous system. Fortunately most of those who survive being struck recover without serious impairment, even when there is damage to body tissues. Some suffer recurring headaches.
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Is lightning safe?
Of course not! Seek shelter if it is lightning, especially near water. Most places near water have a lightning alarm to let you know to seek shelter. You should also get serge protectors for electronics and be advised there is a slim chance of getting electrocuted by being on the computer during lightning as well as damage to the computer.
Can you die if struck by lightning?
Yes, and it will likely kill you or cause severe damage to the brain/nervous system.In the USA alone every year, on average about 90 people are killed by lightning strikes. However, this figure also varies. In 2008 there were 329 people struck in the United States, with 302 injured and 27 killed. There is no safe place outside during a lightning storm. Of those killed, 7 were under trees, 3 were on the beach, 2 were swimming and one was camping near a tent.You can get struck by lightning if you are holding a Lightning Rod, for example an umbrella is made of mental on the part you are holding. Lightning Rods actually attracts lightning. Never be under a tree either.A word of Advice: Never hold something metal during a lightning storm, it is best to be inside.If you search the statistics about lightning strikes, you shall see that in the united states the place with the most is the state of Florida. None of the strikes has been in the water opposed to the myth. The only time lightning seems to hit the sea is to end hitting a floatin boey.Yes a lightning can strike you assuming you are at the specific time in the specific place. The statistics imply that it is more probable to get hit by a lightning than to be bitten by a shark or die in an airplane accident.
What are the effects does a lightning strike have on the body?
Lots. One strike once killed over 50 cows on a farm.Well, for one thing it can electricute you... Plus if it strikes a tree that tree could fall on a house, which could fall on someone, who could be severely injured for life, which could send that person's loved one iknto a depression.
Are men more likely to be struck by lightning?
Men are 82% more likely to be fatally struck by lighting then women due to their outdoor sporting. Some suggest this is due to risk taking behavior typically associated with men. However the evidence clearly indicates that these fatalities occur when golfing, camping and fishing, activities which though they are currently culturally dominated by men are not generally considered dangerous. http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-09/are-men-or-women-more-likely-be-hit-lightningSome people make up unscientific reasons that simply demonstrate their subconscious social biases..ex: The reason men are stuck by lightning four times more than women is because we have more iron in our bloodstream compared to women who lose their iron during menstruation every month when they have their period.science: men and women have the same amount of iron in their blood, women have slightly less iron stored in their liver, due to menstruation, then men and the elderly. The Liver is not what is struck by lightning It is the Golf Club which is struck by lightning. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_iron_metabolism#Body_iron_stores
Do you hear thunder if lighting hits a plane?
Lightening can strike a jet, thunder does not 'strike' anything. "lol" Yes thunder CAN strike anything, thunder is a sound wave, sound waves hit the hairs in your ear and that is interpreted in your brain as sounds. in order for sound to bounce off of a wall it has to strike it... Thunder will not do damage to a Jet.
Can being struck by lightning make your children disabled?
Possibly. Lightning strikes can cause brain damage, but the effects are unpredictable.
What are the symptoms of being struck by lightning?
Some symptoms include: -ear drums burst -cardiac arrest -deafness -blindness -memory loss - seizures -burns -depression -personality changes because of injuries to the brain -Death Hope this helped:)
Is lightning safe?
Of course not! Seek shelter if it is lightning, especially near water. Most places near water have a lightning alarm to let you know to seek shelter. You should also get serge protectors for electronics and be advised there is a slim chance of getting electrocuted by being on the computer during lightning as well as damage to the computer.
How Traumatic brain injury may occur?
Trauma in this case means a physical injury to the skull which damages the brain. It could be caused by a traffic accident, a fall, being caught in an explosion, being struck in the head by an object, etc.
How can Traumatic brain injury may occur?
Trauma in this case means a physical injury to the skull which damages the brain. It could be caused by a traffic accident, a fall, being caught in an explosion, being struck in the head by an object, etc.
What are a group of drugs that alter brain activity?
Opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and a number of others.
How do some drugs effect emotions?
Drugs are the ones that affect the brain directly. Thus drugs can alter where brain stores it's emotions.
What are the release dates for The Apprentice - 2004 Lightning Strikes Mr- Hang Brain 13-5?
The Apprentice - 2004 Lightning Strikes Mr- Hang Brain 13-5 was released on: USA: 31 March 2013
Can you die if struck by lightning?
Yes, and it will likely kill you or cause severe damage to the brain/nervous system.In the USA alone every year, on average about 90 people are killed by lightning strikes. However, this figure also varies. In 2008 there were 329 people struck in the United States, with 302 injured and 27 killed. There is no safe place outside during a lightning storm. Of those killed, 7 were under trees, 3 were on the beach, 2 were swimming and one was camping near a tent.You can get struck by lightning if you are holding a Lightning Rod, for example an umbrella is made of mental on the part you are holding. Lightning Rods actually attracts lightning. Never be under a tree either.A word of Advice: Never hold something metal during a lightning storm, it is best to be inside.If you search the statistics about lightning strikes, you shall see that in the united states the place with the most is the state of Florida. None of the strikes has been in the water opposed to the myth. The only time lightning seems to hit the sea is to end hitting a floatin boey.Yes a lightning can strike you assuming you are at the specific time in the specific place. The statistics imply that it is more probable to get hit by a lightning than to be bitten by a shark or die in an airplane accident.
What part of the brain does codeine effect?
Vicodin has the potential to alter the brain's neurotransmitters.
What are controlled substances?
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES are man made drugs that cause us to alter brain activity.
What are the effects does a lightning strike have on the body?
Lots. One strike once killed over 50 cows on a farm.Well, for one thing it can electricute you... Plus if it strikes a tree that tree could fall on a house, which could fall on someone, who could be severely injured for life, which could send that person's loved one iknto a depression.
