Question 1

The goal of a(n)________ autopsy is to determine the cause and manner of death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of a(n)________ autopsy is to...

Question 2

A pathologist would expect rigor mortis to disappear after ________ hours.

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 24 
C) 36 
D) 48 
A) 12 
B) 24 
C) 36 
D) 48

Question 3

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)The redistribution of drugs in the blood after death
B)A postmortem process in which the body attempts to equalize with the environmental temperature
C)Self-digestion by the cell's own enzymes
D)The formation of a waxy substance during decomposition
E)A variety of conditions that interfere with the intake of oxygen
F)When skin begins to blister and peel
G)The fluid within the eye
H)A postmortem chemical change that causes the muscles to become rigid
I)Decomposition carried out by microorganisms
J)The process of the blood settling to parts of the body nearest the ground once the heart stops pumping
-Adipocere

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 4

Decomposition typically occurs on the face before the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the difference between the cause of death and the manner of death? Give three examples of potential causes of death, and three examples of potential manners of death.

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
-Cause

Question 6

Homicide, suicide, accident, natural, and undetermined are all categories of:

Accepted Answer

A) Manner of death. 
B) Cause of death. 
C) Mechanism of death. 
D) Method of death. 
A) Manner of death. 
B) Cause of death. 
C) Mechanism of death. 
D) Method of death.

Question 7

A body that displays a cherry-red discoloration might lead a pathologist to suspect poisoning by:

Accepted Answer

A) Cyanic acid. 
B) Arsenic. 
C) Pesticides. 
D) Carbon monoxide. 
A) Cyanic acid. 
B) Arsenic. 
C) Pesticides. 
D) Carbon monoxide.

Question 8

Rigor mortis, eye fluid potassium levels, livor mortis, and insect infestation can be used to estimate the ________ of death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rigor mortis, eye fluid potassium levels, livor...

Question 9

What does hemoglobin transport in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrogen 
B) Nitrogen 
C) Carbon monoxide 
D) Oxygen 
A) Hydrogen 
B) Nitrogen 
C) Carbon monoxide 
D) Oxygen

Question 10

The rate of cooling of a dead body can be influenced by all EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A) Weather conditions. 
B) Location. 
C) Size of body. 
D) Gender of victim. 
A) Weather conditions. 
B) Location. 
C) Size of body. 
D) Gender of victim.

Question 11

X-rays are most commonly performed in gunshot wound cases and stab wound cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Skeletal bones are resistant to rapid decomposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rigor mortis occurs within 12 hours of death and disappears within 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Briefly describe the processes of algor mortis, livor mortis, and rigor mortis.

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
-During

Question 15

Which of the following techniques can be used to estimate the time of death?

Accepted Answer

A) Rigor mortis 
B) Eye fluid potassium levels 
C) Livor mortis 
D) All of the above 
A) Rigor mortis 
B) Eye fluid potassium levels 
C) Livor mortis 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Explain how the presence of certain insects can help a forensic entomologist estimate the time of death.

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
-Within

Question 17

Rigor mortis refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) Temperature of death. 
B) Stiffness of death. 
C) Color of death. 
D) Time of death. 
A) Temperature of death. 
B) Stiffness of death. 
C) Color of death. 
D) Time of death.

Question 18

High levels of carbon monoxide are needed to cause a victim to become disoriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The goal of a(n)________ autopsy is to determine the cause and manner of death.

A pathologist would expect rigor mortis to disappear after ________ hours.

Decomposition typically occurs on the face before the abdomen.

What is the difference between the cause of death and the manner of death? Give three examples of potential causes of death, and three examples of potential manners of death.

Homicide, suicide, accident, natural, and undetermined are all categories of:

A body that displays a cherry-red discoloration might lead a pathologist to suspect poisoning by:

Rigor mortis, eye fluid potassium levels, livor mortis, and insect infestation can be used to estimate the ________ of death.

What does hemoglobin transport in the blood?

The rate of cooling of a dead body can be influenced by all EXCEPT the:

X-rays are most commonly performed in gunshot wound cases and stab wound cases.

Skeletal bones are resistant to rapid decomposition.

Rigor mortis occurs within 12 hours of death and disappears within 24 hours.

Briefly describe the processes of algor mortis, livor mortis, and rigor mortis.

Which of the following techniques can be used to estimate the time of death?

Explain how the presence of certain insects can help a forensic entomologist estimate the time of death.

Rigor mortis refers to the:

High levels of carbon monoxide are needed to cause a victim to become disoriented.

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

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Exam 5: Death Investigation

The goal of a(n)________ autopsy is to determine the cause and manner of death.

A pathologist would expect rigor mortis to disappear after ________ hours.

Decomposition typically occurs on the face before the abdomen.

What is the difference between the cause of death and the manner of death? Give three examples of potential causes of death, and three examples of potential manners of death.

Homicide, suicide, accident, natural, and undetermined are all categories of:

A body that displays a cherry-red discoloration might lead a pathologist to suspect poisoning by:

Rigor mortis, eye fluid potassium levels, livor mortis, and insect infestation can be used to estimate the ________ of death.

What does hemoglobin transport in the blood?

The rate of cooling of a dead body can be influenced by all EXCEPT the:

X-rays are most commonly performed in gunshot wound cases and stab wound cases.

Skeletal bones are resistant to rapid decomposition.

Rigor mortis occurs within 12 hours of death and disappears within 24 hours.

Briefly describe the processes of algor mortis, livor mortis, and rigor mortis.

Which of the following techniques can be used to estimate the time of death?

Explain how the presence of certain insects can help a forensic entomologist estimate the time of death.

Rigor mortis refers to the:

High levels of carbon monoxide are needed to cause a victim to become disoriented.

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters