Autopsy

Name the organ indicated by the probe.

• liver

• gallbladder

• lungs

• thymus

What is A?

• pancreas

• bladder

• gallbladder

• spleen

Which option lists the areas of the pig correctly?

• posterior B-ventral C- anterior D-dorsal

• anterior B- dorsal C-ventral D- posterior

• anterior B-dorsal C-posterior D-ventral

• ventral B- dorsal C- anterior D- posterior

What is the primary purpose of an autopsy in forensic investigations?

• To determine the cause of death

• To preserve the body for burial

• To diagnose diseases

• To perform surgical procedures

Which of the following is typically the first step in an autopsy procedure?

• Examination of the internal organs

• External examination of the body

• Collection of toxicology samples

• Weighing the organs

Which professional is primarily responsible for conducting an autopsy?

• Forensic psychologist

• Forensic pathologist

• Crime scene investigator

• Coroner

What tool is commonly used to open the chest cavity during an autopsy?

• Scalpel

• Bone saw

• Forceps

• Microscope

Which of the following is NOT typically examined during an autopsy?

• Internal organs

• Hair samples

• Bone density

• Skin condition

Which of the following is a common reason for performing a forensic autopsy?

• Natural death

• Suspicious or unexplained death

• Death from old age

• Death in a hospital

What is the term for the discoloration of the skin due to the settling of blood after death?

• Rigor mortis

• Livor mortis

• Algor mortis

• Decomposition