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69 Terms

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In the plane for the abdominal region, that region located directly superior to the umbilical region is known as the ______________

epigastric region

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Which system of the body contain the glottis?


The respiratory

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Pathologic tissue decline associated with functional loss is known as:,,,


degeneration

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Excessive buildup of blood or fluid in a body region is called:,,,

Congestion

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Dilation of the spermatic vein is known as

varicocele

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The morbidity rate measures:,,,


Frequency of disease occurrence in a population,,

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Venous thrombosis may cause


gangrene

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A fluid-filled structure surrounded by a membrane is referred to as a:,,,


cyst

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When blood escapes the venous system into surrounding tissues or cavities is termed:

Hemorrhaging

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A biological agent or condition that poses a risk to human health is known as a,


Biohazard

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If you use 16 oz. of 30 index fluid how many gallons of a 2.5% solution will you have?


1 1/2 gallons

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A hydrolytic enzyme that breaks down cells and tissues is known as:,


Lysin

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The pH system is so devised that an even balance of H and OH ions would produce a reading of:


7.0

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Salts are ___ compounds.


ionic

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The complete oxidation of proteins produces:


water, carbon dioxide, urea

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The transparent structure covering the iris and pupil that admits light into the eye is the,

cornea

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Which device prevents contaminated liquids from flowing backward into a clean water supply?,


Vacuum Breaker

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A nasal profile in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from root to tip is:,


Straight nasal profile

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A sunken supraorbital area can be restored to natural form and projection by the injection of tissue builder through which of the following points of entry?


several punctures in the eyebrow

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Which anatomical structure can be used to determine the proper angle of a restored ear?

the posterior margin of the ramus

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Which term describes a position toward the back of the body?,


Dorsal

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The joining of two vessels supplying the same region is called:,


Anastomoses

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Which term describes something located toward the outer surface or away from the body’s center?,


Peripheral

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Putrefaction is:,


The decomposition of proteins by anaerobic bacterial enzymes

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Particles of blood and water that become suspended in air during embalming describe:,


aerosolization

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The discoloration resulting from blood settling and vessel rupture is known as:,


Tardieu spots

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Postmortem red or purple spots caused by ruptured capillaries in dependent areas are called:,


Tardieu spots

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The presence of bacteria circulating in the bloodstream is called,


Septicemia

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The first visible sign of putrefaction in most cases is,


Purge

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The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___________ muscle.


Abductor magnus

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A chemical used in addition to arterial and cavity fluids, often applied topically, is called a(n):,


Accessory chemical

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The temporary rise in body temperature after death due to continued cellular metabolism is called,


Postmortem caloricity

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The complete removal or destruction of all life forms and microbial products is called,


Sterilization

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The property that allows substances to move through capillary walls into surrounding tissue is called,


Capillary permeability

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A historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe, used to inject fluid or create a vacuum, is a:,


Hand pump

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The femoral artery is bordered medially by the ____________ muscle.


Abductor longus

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Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid?


Methyl salicylate


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The natural, physiological death of cells in the body followed by their replacement is called:,


Necrobiosis

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Which plane is synonymous with the mid-sagittal plane?,


Median plane


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A localized accumulation of pus in a tissue is called a(n):


Abscess

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The complement of a secondary hue is


the primary hue NOT included in that secondary hue

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Muscles of mastication which help close the mandible are the:,


Temporalis

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When excising malignant tissue, the area should


be dried and sealed

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These bones create the superior portion of the sides and back of the cranium as well as the posterior ⅔ of the roof of the cranium.


Parietal Bones

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Which nasal structure contributes to asymmetry of the nose?,


Septum

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The small convex prominence lateral to the end of the line of mouth closure is called:,


Angulus oris eminence

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A complexion that is healthy, reddish, and vivid is:,


Ruddy

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Which term refers to a covering applied to hide imperfections or features?,


Mask

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After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.


the registrar of the district where burial occurred

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Which of these items is an additional charge beyond the direct burial package?


Hearse

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A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a ___.


combination case

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Which of the following would best be described as a mechanical vector?,,,


A fly carrying pathogens on its legs,,

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Malaria and amoebiasis are caused by


protozoa

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Which of the following have been used as vehicles in arterial fluids?


1, 2 & 3

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Two or more atoms of different elements in chemical combination(acting as a unit) that has lost or gained an electron forms a/n? Example: NH₄+


polyatomic ion

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If an embalming fluid label directs that the bottle must be shaken well before using, the mixture inside is properly described as ___.


suspension

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Which of the following is used only as a filler in autopsy powder, it does not preserve or disinfect.


Perlite

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Another name for glutaraldehyde is ___.

pentanedial

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Which of the following substances is most specific in antimicrobial action?


antibodies

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MRSA is classified as a strain of bacteria that:,,,


Is resistant to many beta-lactam antibiotics,

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The heart chamber in which the pulmonary circulation terminates is the


left atrium

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What blood vessel is formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries?


Basilar artery

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Which feature of the mandible forms a deep curve between its processes?,


Mandibular notch

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Which muscles elevate the corner of the mouth for smiling?,


Zygomaticus major

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The anterior third of the cranium forming the forehead is called the:,


Frontal bone

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The linear guide for the posterior tibial artery is:,


From center of popliteal space to a point midway between medial malleolus and calcaneus

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Which term describes a gland that secretes through a duct?,


Exocrine

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The resistance a fluid exhibits to flowing is called:,


Viscosity


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Small bones are called

Ossicles