It is often believed that as soon as the heartbeat stops, all the body parts stop working together, but medical science says something else. According to doctors, after death, different parts of the body remain active for different periods of time. It depends on how much oxygen that organ needs and how quickly it deteriorates.
Every organ has its own life
The lifespan of all parts of the human body is different. The heart can usually survive for 4 to 6 hours after death, while the lungs can remain usable for 4 to 8 hours. The liver remains protected for about 8 to 12 hours. Eyes are considered suitable for transplant for about 4 to 6 hours. The skin can be protected for up to 24 hours, while some organs last even longer.
Which organ survives the longest?
According to doctors, the kidney survives the longest in the human body after death. The kidney can remain in working condition for about 24 to 36 hours. This is the reason why it is considered the most durable part of the body. Kidneys can be successfully transplanted by keeping them protected in the right temperature and condition.
Why is kidney transplant more successful?
The ability to preserve the kidney for a long time is the biggest reason for the success of kidney transplant. Apart from this, the role of kidney is very important in the body, because it works to purify the blood and remove toxic elements from the body. This is why kidney transplant is among the most commonly performed organ transplants worldwide.
How do organs remain useful even after death?
Even when a person dies, some of his organs are not completely inactive. These organs are removed at the right time and preserved under special circumstances. This entire process is called organ transplantation. Through this, a dead person can give new life to many needy patients.
On what factors does the survival of organs depend?
How long the organs will remain alive after death depends on many things. Like what was the cause of death, what was the temperature of the body, how quickly the organ was preserved and what kind of medical facilities it received. Therefore the time mentioned above is considered approximate and not the exact time.
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