Chapter 19 Quiz Flashcards
The separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes:
Decomposition
Self-destruction of cells:
Autolysis
Loss of moisture from body tissue that may occur antemortem or postmortem:
Dehydration
An extravascular color change:
Post mortem stain
Post mortem stiffening of the body muscles by natural body processes:
Rigor mortis
Which of the following is not a mechanical aid:
- Drainage tubes
- Lowering the arms
- Use of pulsation
- Controlled pressure
Lowering the arms
The best way to warm frozen tissue is by running warm water over it. (T/F)
False
Rigor mortis with great preservative demand
After rigor
Rigor mortis with little absorption of the preservative arterial solution
Rigor
Rigor mortis with great absorption of the preservative solution and firming is good
Pre-rigor