WorksheetsForensics Ch. 10 Death
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The breakdown of organic matter caused by microorganisms, resulting in production of foul-smelling matter is:
a)
putrefaction
b)
decomposition
c)
autolysis
d)
algor mortis
2.
The cooling of body temperature after death is:
a)
algor mortis
b)
livor mortis
c)
rigor mortis
d)
pallor mortis
3.
The discoloration of a dead body caused by blood cells leaking hemoglobin is:
a)
putrefaction
b)
livor mortis
c)
autolysis
d)
sepsis
4.
An underlying cause for a person’s death is known as the:
a)
Proximate cause of death
b)
Mechanism of death
c)
Manner of death
d)
Cause of death
5.
The means by which someone dies is known as the:
a)
Proximate cause of death
b)
Mechanism of death
c)
Manner of death
d)
Cause of death
6.
The study of the human skeletal system for purposes of identifying unknown remains is known as forensic:
a)
entomology
b)
anthropology
c)
pathology
d)
osteology
7.
Another name for the larva stage of development in insects is:
a)
pupa
b)
egg
c)
instar
d)
cocoon
8.
If someone is strangled they may die from lack of oxygen, what is this called?
a)
hypothermia
b)
hyperoxia
c)
exsanguination
d)
asphyxiation
9.
If someone has been shot, they may die from loss of blood, what is this called?
a)
sepsis
b)
exsanguination
c)
hyperoxia
d)
hematoma
10.
Discoloration of skin from pooling of blood becomes permanent after how many hours?
a)
2 hours
b)
8 hours
c)
16 hours
d)
32 hours
11.
Rigor mortis means
a)
Death stiffness
b)
Death color
c)
Death bloat
d)
Death heat
12.
Medical examiners help determine the time of death by studying the stomach contents. In general, how long does it take for the stomach to empty its contents into the small intestine?
a)
six to eight hours
b)
four to six hours
c)
two to four hours
d)
eight to ten hours
13.
What causes rigor mortis?
a)
calcium buildup in the muscles
b)
red blood cells break and release hemoglobin
c)
potassium buildup in the muscles
d)
the body cannot maintain heat
14.
The Body Farm is a research facility located at the University of:
a)
Michigan
b)
Mississippi
c)
Tennessee
d)
Washington
15.
Livor, rigor, and algor mortis occur during this stage of decomposition. Autolysis begins. Blisters may appear at the surface of the skin.
a)
Active Decay
b)
Advanced Decay
c)
Bloat
d)
Fresh
16.
Also known as Black Putrefaction this stage of decomposition is characterized by a strong odor and is recognizable by a great loss in mass; the body may also collapse. The end of this stage is marked by the dispersal of the maggots from the body.
a)
Active Decay
b)
Advanced Decay
c)
Bloat
d)
Fresh
17.
A body cools at a rate of about ____ degrees per hour immediately after death, then slows to _____ degrees per hour after about 12 hours, until it reaches the same temperature as the environment.
a)
.9 and 1.7
b)
3.2 and .8
c)
2.6 and 1.3
d)
1.4 and .7
18.
The time between death and the discovery of the body is known as the
a)
Time of Discovery
b)
Post-Mortem Interval
c)
Pre-Mortis Estimate
d)
Death Time Estimate
19.
The lower arm bone (thumb side) is the:
a)
Radius
b)
Ulna
c)
Tibia
d)
Fibula
20.
The shin bone is the:
a)
Humerus
b)
Femur
c)
Tibia
d)
Fibula
21.
The collar bone is the:
a)
Patella
b)
Scapula
c)
Clavicle
d)
Sternum
22.
Some counties don’t staff a doctor to do autopsies, in those smaller, rural counties, who is in charge of death certificates?
a)
Pathologist
b)
Medical Examiner
c)
Coroner
d)
Sheriff
23.
Which speed of bullet causes the largest permanent cavities as it travels through the body?
a)
Low velocity
b)
Medium velocity
c)
High velocity
24.
What do we call an injury that occurred at the time of death?
a)
Perimortem
b)
Postmortem
c)
Antemortem
d)
Promortem
25.
Which body system is the least essential for survival?
a)
Cardiovascular
b)
Reproductive
c)
Respiratory
d)
Nervous
26.
How many bones are in the average human adult skeleton?
a)
178
b)
206
c)
94
d)
302
27.
Which bones are most useful in determining race from skeletal remains?
a)
humerus and ulna
b)
skull and femur
c)
pelvis and tibia
d)
skull and pelvis
28.
What is a body block?
a)
The entire organ set that is removed in one piece during an autopsy
b)
The tool used to hold back the flaps of skin during an autopsy
c)
A tool placed under the body to help protrude the chest making cuts easier
d)
A bag that a dead body is placed in before it is brought to the morgue
29.
Scraping of the outer layer of skin caused by friction between the skin and a rough surface is what type of injury?
a)
Laceration
b)
Abrasion
c)
Puncture
d)
Avulsion
30.
An autopsy is required by law in all of the following cases EXCEPT:
a)
Homicide
b)
Death of a child
c)
Unusual death
d)
Death of the elderly
31.
What type of autopsy is usually performed in hospitals by pathologists or the attending physician to determine a cause of death for research and study purposes?
a)
forensic
b)
clinical
c)
investigative
d)
standard
32.
An examination similar to an autopsy but on a different species is called ...
a)
transection
b)
necropsy
c)
biopsy
d)
dissection
33.
Bodies decompose fastest at what temperature? (answers in degrees Fahrenheit)
a)
50-69
b)
70-99
c)
80-109
d)
100-119
34.
What two events characterize death?
a)
irreversible stopping of breathing and heart beating
b)
irreversible stopping of blood circulation and heart beating
c)
irreversible stopping of blood circulation and brain activity
d)
irreversible stopping of breathing and brain activity
35.
Why is time of death so important in forensics?
a)
it is required for every death certificate
b)
it can narrow down suspects based on their alibis
c)
it helps piece together a time line for the crime
d)
it allows doctors to better treat the victim
36.
The pooling of blood is known as:
a)
putrefaction
b)
lividity
c)
autolysis
d)
sepsis
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