Which of These Statements Regarding the Practice of Embalming the Dead

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements regarding the practice of embalming the dead body is false ?

• A)Modern methods of embalming were developed in the 19th century in the United States.
• B)Not all funeral directors are permitted to embalm a body.
• C)Eighty percent of all bodies are embalmed before final disposition in the United States.
• D)Dr. Hunter of England furthered the process in the early 1600s of embalming along with Dr. Gannal of France, independently of each other.

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Definitions:

Nineteenth Century

The period from 1801 to 1900, characterized by industrialization, colonial expansion, and significant social, economic, and political changes.

Railroads

Transportation systems using trains to move goods and passengers along tracks, playing a key role in economic development by facilitating trade and movement.

Price War

A collapse of prices when tacit collusion breaks down.

Equilibrium Price

The price point where the supply of items meets the demand for the same items exactly.