ABUBAKR SARO DIMASANGKA 11

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Electric shock is the physiological reaction, sensation, or injury caused

by electric current passing through the (human) body. It occurs upon contact
of a (human) body part with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient
current through the skin, muscles, or hair. During the shock, electricity causes
the body to experience pain or trauma. If fortunate, the extent of that
experience is limited to tingles or jolts of pain from static electricity buildup
discharging through the bodies.

An electrical shock may cause burns, or it may leave no visible mark

on the skin. In either case, an electrical current passing through the body
can cause internal damage, cardiac arrest or other injury. Under certain
circumstances, even a small amount of electricity can be fatal. In addition,
lightning strikes are a natural form of electric shock.