
349Electrocutions
the path of least resistance. e resistance oered by a particular segment of animal tissue
is a function of several factors. Some of these factors include the shape and size of the tis-
sue, the temperature, the salinity, and the frequency and strength of the electric eld pass-
ing though. e many tests that have been conducted by a variety of investigators include
resistivity or conductivity values at a variety of frequencies from direct current to micro-
wave frequencies. Table 11.10 is a compilation of average values for the resistivity of various
animal structures including humans. ese values are over the range of frequen ...