Embalming Module 1

Question 1

The decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria called

Answer 1

Decay

Question 2

The separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes

Answer 2

Decomposition

Question 3

One of a class of complex nitrogenous compounds that are synthesized by all living organisms and yield amino acids when hydrolyzed

Answer 3

Protein

Question 4

Complex proteins that are produced by cells which act as a biological catalyst

Answer 4

Enzyme

Question 5

Using embalming chemicals to destroy autolytic enzymes and bacterial enzymes that are both pathogenic and non pathogenic

Answer 5

Disinfection

Question 6

The science of treating the human body chemically so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition

Answer 6

Temporary Preservation

Question 7

Lessening the evidence of ante mortem damages including: restoring facial tissue, decreasing swelling, removing intra vascular discoloration, reducing extravascular discoloration, and restoring natural color

Answer 7

Restoration

Question 8

The use of the blood vascular system of the body to accomplish temporary preservation, sanitation, and restoration of the dead human body.

Answer 8

Vascular Embalming

Question 9

The direct treatment, other than vascular injection, of the contents of the body cavities (thoracic, abdominal, pelvic) and the lumina of the hollow viscera

Answer 9

Cavity Embalming

Question 10

The injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissue of the dead human body through the use of a syringe and needle for small areas and a trocar for larger areas

Answer 10

Hypodermic Embalming

Question 11

The preservation of the body tissues by direct contact with embalming chemicals

Answer 11

Surface Embalming