module 1 vocab

Question 1

Surface Embalming

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Hypodermic Embalming

Answer 2

The injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues of the dead human body through the use of a syringe and needle or trocar.

Question 3

Cavity Embalming

Answer 3

The direct treatment of the contents of the body cavity (thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic) and the lumina of the hollow viscera; it is usually accomplished in 2 phases (aspiration & injection) using a trocar.

Question 4

Vascular (arterial) Embalming

Answer 4

The use of the blood vascular system of the body to accomplish temporary preservation, sanitation, and restoration of the dead human body; this is accomplished through injection of an embalming chemical solution into the arteries and drainage of blood from the veins.

Question 5

Restoration

Answer 5

Treatment of the deceased in an attempt to recreate natural form and color.

Question 6

Temporary Preservation

Answer 6

Science of treating the body chemically so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition.

Question 7

Decay

Answer 7

Decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria.

Question 8

Disinfection

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Enzyme

Answer 9

Organic catalyst produced by living cells and capable of autolytic decomposition.

Question 10

Decomposition

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Protein

Answer 11

Organic compound found in plants and animals that can be broken down into amino acids.