Which of the Following Is Not a Major Duty of a Forensic

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a major duty of a forensic pathologist?

• A) determine apparent cause of death
• B) estimate time of death
• C) ascertain manner of death
• D) be at every crime scene involving a homicide in their jurisdiction

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