Does electrolysis happen in the body?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the occurrence of electrolysis within the human body, particularly in relation to electrical activity and ionic imbalances. Participants explore the implications of bodily water content and electrical impulses in the nervous system, questioning whether these factors could lead to electrolysis.

Discussion Character

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether electrical activity in the body, due to its water content and electrolytes, could lead to electrolysis, specifically the separation of water into oxygen and hydrogen.
  • Another participant asserts that there is no electrical current in the body, only ionic imbalances, challenging the possibility of electrolysis occurring.
  • A third participant brings up the role of electrical impulses in the nervous system, suggesting that these might relate to memory processes, which could imply some form of electrical activity.
  • A later reply reiterates the claim that there is no electrical current in the body, extending this assertion to neurons and discussing the involvement of peptides in memory rather than electrical activity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the presence of electrical currents in the body, with some asserting that only ionic imbalances exist. The discussion remains unresolved, with competing views on the implications of electrical activity in relation to electrolysis and memory.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on the definitions of electrical activity versus ionic imbalances, nor on their implications for processes like electrolysis or memory function.

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Is there ever any electrical activity inside the body, normal or abnormal, minor or major, that results in electrolysis?

For instance, there is a large amount of water in our bodies, and although electrolytes may make it conductive, does any of it ever interact with our body's electrical currents and separate into oxygen and hyrogen?
 
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does any of it ever interact with our body's electrical currents and separate into oxygen and hyrogen?

Just no.
There is no electrical current in our body but ionic imbalances.
 
What about the nervous system or the brain? As I understand it, there are electrical impulses used for communications and such. What about the short term memory?
 
Hi,

There is no electrical current in our body but ionic imbalances.

This sentence is also valid for neurons.
short term memory or long term one are supposed involving peptides.
 

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