Module 1 Vocab

Question 1

to undergo destructive dissolution; implies a slow change from a state of soundness

Answer 1

Decay

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Decomposition

Question 3

destruction and/ or inhibition of most pathogenic organisms and their products in or on the body

Answer 3

Disinfection

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Enzyme

Question 5

injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues of the dead human body through the use of a syringe and needle (for small areas) or a trocar ( for large body areas)

Answer 5

Hypodermic Embalming

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Protein

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Temporary Decomposition

Question 8

treatment of the deceased in the attempt to recreate natural form and color

Answer 8

Restoration

Question 9

use of blood vascualr system of the body to accomplish temporary preservation sanitation and restoration of the dead human body; accomplished through injection of embalming chemical solution into the arteries and drainage of blood from the veins

Answer 9

Vascular (Aterial) Embalming

Question 10

direct treatment of the contents of the body cavities (thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic) and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually accomplished in two phases (aspiration and injection) using a trocar

Answer 10

Cavity Embalming

Question 11

preservation of the body tissues by direct contact with embalming chemicals; considered a supplemental treatment to vascular injection and is used when vascular injection is unsuccessful or impossible

Answer 11

Surface Embalming