Toxicology

Question 1

what is the role of a forensic scientist in an autotopsy?

Answer 1

identifying the role of any substances may have played in illness or death

Question 2

explain how forensic chemistry can provide important information in a crime scene?

Answer 2

Studies the effects of chemicals, such as drugs(over-the-counter;prescription, and illict)

Question 3

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Answer 3

Contains organs that break down and extra nutrients from food. Food enters through the mouth and passes through a series of tubes. As the food passes through, its broken down into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body. The rest is released as waste.

Question 4

What is chemical Digestion

Answer 4

-bodys use of acids and enzymes to break down foods into smaller molecules
-stomach

Question 5

what is physical digestion

Answer 5

-the mechanical act of breaking down food into smaller parts, like when you chew.
-oral cavity

Question 6

what is metabolism

Answer 6

The process of breaking down substances and then converting the smaller molecules into new substances

Question 7

How are metabolites used in forensic toxicology?

Answer 7

They can provide clues as to what substances were ingested by an individual and when

Question 8

How can unidentified substances be identified by a forensic chemist in a lab using positive and negative controls?

Answer 8

Toxicologists test sample of bodily fluids or tissues for metabolites of known subtances in order to identify whether or not they are present in a persons system