Mortuary Technician Anatomy and Pathology

Question 1

Which body system includes the heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Circulatory system

Answer

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

Question 2

What is the function of the liver in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Filters waste from blood

Answer

The liver plays a central role in metabolism, detoxification, and the production of important proteins and bile.

Question 3

Which of the following is a sign of livor mortis?

Accepted Answer

Purple discoloration of skin

Answer

Livor mortis is the pooling of blood in dependent areas of the body, resulting in purplish discoloration of the skin.

Question 4

What term describes the hardening of muscles after death?

Accepted Answer

Rigor mortis

Answer

Rigor mortis is the postmortem stiffening of muscles due to chemical changes in the muscle tissue.

Question 5

Which organ is primarily affected in cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Cirrhosis is a chronic liver condition characterized by scarring and loss of liver function.

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