Decomposition

Question 1

Separation of compounds into simpler substances

Answer 1

Decomposition

Question 2

The destruction of red blood cells that leads to postmortem stain. Destruction of red blood cells that liberates hemoglobin. These red blood cells seep through the cell wall.

Answer 2

Hemolysis

Question 3

EXTRA VASCULAR color changes that occur change that occurs when heme, released by hemolysis of red blood cells, seeps through the vessel walls and into the body tissues. Occurs due to HEMOLYSIS

Answer 3

Postmortem Stain - Cannot be removed from simple embalming

Question 4

The destruction of substance in an oxygen environment

Answer 4

Oxidation

Question 5

Decomposition of proteins

Answer 5

Proteolysis

Question 6

Decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes of their own formation WITHOUT microbial assistance

Answer 6

Autolysis

Question 7

Bacterial decomposition of carbohydrates. The microbial decomposition of carbohydrates under anaerobic conditions.

Answer 7

Fermentation

Question 8

The reaction between a fat and a strong base.

Answer 8

Saponification

Question 9

What are the two things that cause decomposition?

Answer 9

Microbial and Autolytic Enzymes

Question 10

Is a natural process and no bacteria is involved

Answer 10

Autolysis

Question 11

What does Saponification produce?

Answer 11

Produces glycerol and the salt of a fatty acid

Question 12

What does the fatty tissue in Saponification turn into?

Answer 12

Adipocere or Grave Wax

Question 13

The 4 cycles of Decomposition are what?

Answer 13

Hypostasis
Livor Mortis
Hemolysis
Postmortem Stain