What Is the Examination of a Dead Body to Determine

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death or to study the changes caused by a disease?

• A)autopsy
• B)biopsy
• C)histology
• D)embryology
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which is responsible for processing and sending out signals to the body.

Water-Soluble Antibiotics

Antibiotics that can dissolve in water, making them more easily absorbed by the body to fight bacterial infections.

Digoxin Toxicity

A condition resulting from an overdose of digoxin, a medication used to treat heart disorders, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and cardiac arrhythmias.

Excretion

The process of eliminating or expelling waste matter from the body as part of the function of the kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin.