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Question 1

Which condition causes a deceased body to become extremely rigid throughout all muscle groups within hours after death?

Accepted Answer

Rigor mortis

Answer

Rigor mortis is the temporary stiffening of muscles caused by chemical changes in muscle tissue following death, typically peaking 12–24 hours after death.

Question 2

What is the recommended injection site for restricted cervical injection embalming?

Accepted Answer

Common carotid artery in the neck

Answer

Restricted cervical injection uses the common carotid artery, allowing the embalmer to control fluid distribution to the head and trunk separately.

Question 3

When applying cosmetics to a deceased person with jaundiced (yellow) skin, which corrective color should be used as a base?

Accepted Answer

Green-toned corrector

Answer

Green-toned color correctors neutralize the yellow undertones of jaundiced skin before applying flesh-toned cosmetics.

Question 4

What is 'channeling' in the context of arterial embalming?

Accepted Answer

Creating incisions in tissue to allow fluid to reach difficult areas

Answer

Channeling involves making multiple small incisions or punctures in tissue to allow hypodermic fluid or surface fluid to penetrate and preserve areas with poor circulation.

Question 5

Which chemical reaction is primarily responsible for the preservation of tissue during arterial embalming?

Accepted Answer

Cross-linking of proteins by formaldehyde

Answer

Formaldehyde preserves tissue by cross-linking proteins, which firms and stabilizes cellular structures and prevents microbial decomposition.

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