Exam 12: Asphyxia

_______ results when a process causes lack of oxygen to the brain, unconsciousness, and death.

Most suicide deaths are accompanied by a suicide note.

______ is a total lack of oxygen.

Mongolian spots are the small hemorrhages on the skin after asphyxia occurs.

A female dying during sexual intercourse is less common than a male dying.

Homicidal strangulation may occur via a ligature as well as by arms or hands.

It is important to search the area around a hanging body for sex toys, pornography, and erectile dysfunction drugs.

Homicidal ligature strangulations have a horizontal pattern partially or fully encircling the neck and lack the upward deviation to the side or back of the head seen in suicidal hangings.

________ is a combination of a ligature around the neck and the body in a position of either partial or full suspension.

Cyanide can be inhaled or ingested, is lethal in high concentrations within 10 minutes, and is estimated to be 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide.

_________ within the eyes are created by rupture of capillaries.

Drowning is a common situation in which a body is found in water but has no diagnostic findings at autopsy.

_______ is defined as a decreased oxygen level to the brain and vital organs.