From a biological perspective, zombies absolutely cannot exist

The first is that you need to have the most basic things to make sure you can survive from day to day, such as water, food, medicine, even weapons. The more weapons the better. The next step is to run away from densely populated areas because the more places people have, the more likely they are to risk doing everything to help them live. The third step is to find a shelter that can protect you from the walking corpses and just wait to eat . brain.

Zombie enthusiasts in the world can name many of the reasons why a dead person becomes a zombie. It can be caused by a virus, caused by a chemical or pollution affecting the brain areas of the dead, making the instinctive area like eating active while other areas of the brain still die. The name zombie may have originated in western India like the word jumbie means "devil" or Kongo's "nzambi" means "the soul of a dead person".

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Does a zombie exist?

The existence of zombies is widely spread through legend stories and over the past few decades has been woven by media outlets to make them the main characters in films or promotional products. So far, the number of zombie hypotheses is numerous, but there isn't really an answer as to why and how these monstrous creatures can exist. Some argue that they are made by a virus that changes the human body, others suggest that it is the result of exposure to radiation caused by parasitic fungal infection. Even more, many people claim that the magic curse has made the corpse revive from a certain world.

In the famous movie The Night of the Living Dead, which was released in 1968, the image of the corpse was modeled so perfectly and accurately that they are called demons. However, because there are still some characteristics that are completely different from real demons, they are called "living corpses". The body moves slowly but keeps moving towards people with great patience and numbers.

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Zombies are the inspiration for filmmakers

Zombie "modern", such as in the War Z film released in 2013 can move very quickly and quite smart.

Zombies are really a paradox that goes against the laws of physics. They are not dead, even able to move around as if they are alive. They are cold, soulless but can somehow dig in the victims' skulls to eat brain. Their bodies are rotting but they can go down the street and chase any humans that appear on either side of the road.

Despite all the true zombie legends or images in blockbusters, the views on human biology claim that zombies cannot exist. Here are 10 proofs against the "believers" view that someday zombies will "rise".

Impact of temperature and humidity

Have you ever been in Atlanta in August? The word "suffocating" is not enough to describe suffering to endure extreme weather when temperatures are up to 3 numbers and humidity is higher than in greenhouses. North Dakota in January is no different from hell when temperatures are so low that it can freeze living tissue for a few minutes and destroy anything that is placed outside without being shielded.

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Zombie does not survive under high temperature and humidity conditions

In short, such a prolonged weather condition will destroy zombies in many ways. High temperature and humidity will accelerate the decomposition of decayed parts by providing perfect conditions for the development of insects and bacteria - factors that can decompose any something with their enzymes. The hot dry climate of the desert can cause zombies to dry like rice husk for a few hours.

Cold weather will also make zombie's bones more brittle and much more brittle. Even small attacks or tripping can cause their bone system to be completely destroyed.

Not to mention the decline caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays, strong winds, thunderstorms, hail or snow storms. Certainly, all these bad weather phenomena are probably the reason why zombies (in movies and legends) prefer to reside in relatively safe areas like basements, caves and prisons. uninhibited.

Going against the theory of movement

We are all structural creatures. Movement is formed by the link between muscles, tendons, skeletal elements and more. When part of this system is not working, we will not be able to move. This poses a tough challenge that so many modern-day zombies are able to move perfectly even when their bones are about to leave the body and the flesh is dangling.

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Zombies can't move without a brain

And of course, all zombies wandering around certain areas (sometimes with tremendous speed) don't seem to have a physical mechanism that actually causes their bodies to rot, muscles suffer. chopped and broken bones. The same is true even before you know they don't have brains.

The human central nervous system controls all of our muscle activity by transmitting electrical signals from the brain to muscle cells causing them to twitch in response to their "requirements". Gray matter. Many types of zombies appear very severe head injuries that make their brains completely ineffective making the theory of the forward movements of the corpse more and more unreasonable.

The immune system does not exist

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and other microscopic parasites have invaded the human body early on, making our lives miserable and short-lived. However, it was not until the 1800s that scientists discovered microscopic invasive organisms such as smallpox virus and HIV - considered to be the most dangerous enemies for our bodies.

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Zombies lose immunity

The human immune system - a function that can be damaged by the appearance of white blood cells will prevent the risk of infection and keep us at least for a while. . Therefore, people with weakened immune systems are often more likely to encounter many problems.

This is also what the corpses face because they have no immune system. With a rotting body, zombies are perfect for bacteria, fungi and viruses to reproduce in huge numbers . This can cause the corpse to be destroyed from the inside out and because they are zombies, it can be a good thing for humans (if zombies are real).

Metabolic activity is disabled

People eat food to convert them into energy for all daily activities, from breathing to childbirth. That is the role of metabolism. Metabolism is a broad term covering all chemical reactions that take place in our bodies.

In theory, zombies eat brains because they also need to be nourished to extend their ability to function. There is only one problem - zombies don't really live. Because they are members of an " undead " society, their bodies do not have metabolic processes.

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How will zombies transform brain into energy?

The nutrients that humans absorb begin to separate from the moment we chew on a slice of pizza or egg tarts. Then, the stomach will take on the next task - converting these nutrients into calories so we can survive.

Meanwhile, zombies have no metabolic activity. Even if they can miraculously harness energy to chew "delicious" brains, their stomachs (even if they have stomachs) cannot provide a chemical process for metabolism. nutrients into energy.

Attacked by predators

They are hyenas, wolves, bears, coyote (a wolf species), foxes and all other wild animals that roam. When the post-apocalyptic era (supposedly the Apocalypse) appears, you will start to fear these predators even if you are a zombie. They are very fast, fierce and when attacking healthy people, they become more aggressive.

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Zombies will also be attacked by predators

So how will these animals react to zombies? In an ecosystem torn apart by the chaos of living bodies, hunger is certainly a challenge not only for humans but also for animals. And like humans, these animals will do whatever it takes to survive, even if that means gnawing on the remains of the same kind.

The attacks of tuna do not stop at the top predators. Even small-sized species such as rats, raccoons and marsupials are also "happy" to nibble at "not really dead" creatures if given a chance, such as a certain zombie lying down. in a mud pit waiting for the tragic outcome.

Lack of senses

Seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting are the core elements of our existence. If these 5 senses are lacking, humans will wandering indefinitely on Earth and in a very short time, we will eat poisonous plants, crash into the door frames and have no doubts. What when someone walks on the coffee table!

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Zombie does not have the necessary senses

Because the zombie body has been rotten, it is difficult for them to perform accurate tricks in finding "good" brains. At the beginning of decomposition, the soft tissues of the eye will be one of the first cells to be destroyed, making the zombie blind and starting to grab anyone less fortunate they encounter.

The zombie's eardrum will be damaged and that is the rest of the hearing system. Deaf and blind, zombies must "seek help" to the sense of smell and now, they can only smell the stench that emanates from their organs.

That means zombies will need to feel the world in their own way. In general, a very small number may be victims but for people who are still fully functional it is possible to avoid the attack of living bodies in most situations.

There is no basis for the bite

Creator has formed some very "smart" and terrible pathways to spread germs.Measles, for example, is spread by coughing and sneezing.It is a disease that can spread so quickly that it is likely that up to 90% of people who come into contact with an infected person will be infected (source: CDC ).It is also a very silent virus because they can live outside the body for about 2 hours, "wandering" in the air just to wait for some unlucky person to inhale and start the process. growth in the host body.

A common theory is that "anyone who gets bitten will quickly become a zombie" . However, this cannot happen because zombies cannot afford to do that.

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Zombies do not have enough time and energy to create bites

First, (somehow) zombies will have to grab you long enough to start making a bite. However, it will be difficult if the zombie loses a hand or a leg and you are in a panic state (at this point, you will continue to struggle, making the bite more difficult to perform). Secondly, the act of biting takes a lot of time and energy - two things that corpses - rotten monsters don't have. Third, biting behavior requires physical contact close to the victim. Zombies with cold bodies and slow movements will be hard to put pressure on any other living person (with hot blood). It does not include the "latency" that zombies create enough for you to know and begin to be wary of it.

"Hard wounds heal"

Before antibiotics were born, simple scratches and cuts were even dangers for those who were confident "strong like horses". Cuts cause dirt and germs to enter the organ. But with proper cleaning, including hand washing and wound washing, most injuries are eventually restored even though it will take time and may lead to long-term side effects.

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The wound on the zombie body will make them impossible to last long

While humans have tissues that can regenerate and heal themselves, zombies do not. Their wounds, whether heavy or light, are permanent. Imagine if you were cut by something and the pain was terrible but it could not be healed, spread more and deeper day by day. When the meat continues to tear, revealing the bones and eventually the meat will rot, even fall to the ground. How long will you survive?

Zombie cannot defecate

Your stomach is a muscle bag capable of holding about 1.5 liters of liquid and solid. People who regularly eat a lot are likely to make this "stockpile" tense and those with moderate diets may shrink a little.

Zombies are considered the most terrible "predators" in the monster world when they can swallow all the brains they see at any time.

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Zombie cannot defecate

Because zombies do not have adequate functions in the body, they have gaps in the digestive system somewhere between the mouth and anus. These holes make them without any benefit from eating the brain.

Of course, because there are so few parts of the zombie body working, the brain that they eat will fall into a certain area. As more zombies eat the brain, these undigested mess will start fermenting, bubbling and eventually exploding in their stomachs.

Teeth are ineffective

Enamel is the hardest substance in our bodies. This hard shell protects your teeth from abrasion when chewing food and if dental care is good, enamel will last a long time. Conversely, if you drink too much sugary water or skip keeping your teeth, you may experience symptoms such as tooth decay, gum recession and a host of other terrible problems.

Zombies do not brush their teeth twice a day, even if they have teeth! Because the zombie's gums are rotten, the yeast cracks and fades, the protrusions on the teeth will become pits and stain, then leave, causing them to bite you in despair.

However, the zombie's teeth are probably the last part to be destroyed. Even if their teeth are broken, zombies can turn them into a formidable weapon if you carelessly step on them (in movies).

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Zombie cannot chew

In a more positive aspect, you will probably never have to flee your whole life to avoid the chase of the corpse - the endless monster around you and your family, stroking your face and trying to Try to eat your brain. It also means that you never have the chance to turn a survival plan against a zombie wave into action. Either way, zombies absolutely cannot exist physically. Without any magic that can make them a real threat to people.

Lovers of zombie images often have a very "fantasy" view of life if one day the Earth falls into the end of the world. They give up office work and fun things like burning camp camps, shooting guns, playing baseball . Like others, I wonder what I will be like in the perspective of the end of the world like so. After a few weeks of thinking, I noticed that although I would have to move to a distant place and always be in crisis by the appearance of gunfights, it was actually not because of zombies - but it was is the shortage of medicines, gasoline and clean water. Perhaps we should let zombies return to the "underground" - where they really belong.