Near the Time of Death Which of the Following May

question 4

Multiple Choice

Near the time of death which of the following may occur?

• A) increased appetite and thirst
• B) red blotches (mottling) on the skin
• C) warm extremities
• D) death rattle

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Definitions:

Tectum

Roof of the midbrain.

Superior Colliculi

Paired structures in the midbrain that are involved in visual and auditory reflexes and coordinate head and eye movements.

Cerebrum

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, reasoning, emotion, and memory.

Inferior Colliculi

Pair of structures located in the midbrain, involved in auditory processing and acting as a major relay center for sound information.