PBM Unit 1 Review

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True/false: An autopsy is always performed when a person dies.

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False - An autopsy is not always performed; it is typically conducted when the cause of death is unclear or suspicious.

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What factors affect the cooling rate of a body after death?

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A body will cool faster in cold environments.

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What blood type is characterized by the absence of A and B antigens?

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Blood type O has no A or B antigens.

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What blood type has A antigens and B antibodies?

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Blood type A has A antigens and B antibodies.

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True/false: A coroner is a medical examiner.

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False - A coroner is not necessarily a medical examiner; they may not have medical training.

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What is the role of a medical examiner?

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A medical examiner investigates deaths, particularly those that are sudden, unexpected, or result from violence.

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What is rigor mortis?

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Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the muscles after death due to chemical changes in the body.

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What is livor mortis?

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Livor mortis is the pooling of blood in the lowest parts of the body after death, causing discoloration.

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What is the significance of blood type in forensic science?

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Blood type can help identify individuals and link them to crime scenes.

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What is the difference between a coroner and a forensic pathologist?

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A coroner may not have medical training, while a forensic pathologist is a medical doctor specializing in determining cause of death.