How Autopsies Work Quiz

What is another name for an autopsy?

• Post-mortem examination

• Morgue review

• Biopsy

• Clinical analysis

What is the main purpose of an autopsy?

• To prepare a body for a funeral

• To investigate and determine the cause of death

• To confirm the identity of a deceased person

• To study the effects of aging

In how many states do coroners and medical examiners have the authority to order an autopsy?

• 45

• 32

• 50

• 25

What type of autopsies look for evidence of crimes?

• Clinical autopsies

• Forensic autopsies

• Academic autopsies

• Private autopsies

Who can perform clinical autopsies?

• Lawyers

• Police detectives

• Family members

• Doctors

What might trigger the requirement for an autopsy?

• Natural disasters

• All deaths

• Suspected suicides or homicides

• Old age

What is often depicted in TV crime shows involving autopsies?

• A family member identifying the body

• A doctor pointing out a surprising find

• A jury deciding on the cause of death

• A detective solving the case alone

What is the setting for an autopsy?

• A medical examiner's suite

• A hospital room

• A courtroom

• A police station

What is used to investigate the circumstances surrounding a death?

• A jury verdict

• A witness statement

• An autopsy

• A police report

What can autopsies help to better understand?

• Family history

• Diseases and medical conditions

• Legal procedures

• Insurance policies