Exam 13: Forensic Pathology

The purpose of the autopsy is to determine the cause and manner of death.

Pathologists deal with both the living and the dead, whereas forensic pathologists deal only with the deceased.

Forensic pathology uses both anatomic pathology and clinical pathology to assist in determination of cause of death.

The condition used to describe settling of blood in the lowest parts of the body after death is known as

The study of morphological changes to the body is known as entomology.

Necropsy means " to see with one's own eyes."

A condition humans can experience due to extreme cold is termed

An injury caused by the sharp edge of a knife is classified as

The condition used to describe the degree of stiffening of the body after death is known as

Presently, the number of board-certified forensic pathologists in the U.S. is

Which of the following is not a manner of death?

A condition humans can experience due to extreme heat is termed

The origin of the label "coroner" can be traced back to early colonial times as aresult of the influence of the English legal system.

Which of the following is not considered a cause of death?

The most first step in a forensic autopsy is to remove the clothing of the deceased and take photographs.

In performing an autopsy, a pathologist does two examinations.

Autopsy means "examining at the dead."

The swelling caused by a contact wound is due to escape of hot gases from the weapon that was discharged.

Someone who dies of a heart attack would be classified as having died from natural causes.

What of the following religions has a restriction on the use of autopsies?