1.2.1 QUIZ

Endocrine

________: Secretes hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism by body cells.

Lymphatic + Immune

________: filter fluid in the body; mounts the attack against foreign substances in the body.

Respiratory

________: Assists with gas exchange with the external environment; keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Nervous

________: Responds to internal and external changes by acting an appropriate response; processes information.

Integumentary

________: Forms the bodys external covering; protects deeper tissue from injury; helps regulate body temperature.

Morgue

________: A place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy.

Circulatory

________: Pumps blood around body; transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste.

Reproductive

________: To produce, transport, and sustain sperm and egg; to nurture the developing offspring.

Medical Examiner

In some jurisdictions, the ________ may also serve as the coroner, someone who performs autopsies.

Extreme blood loss

________, also known as exsanguination, is an example of the mechanism of death.

Homicide

________ is an example of the manner of death.

Excretory

________: eliminates waste from the body; regulates water balance of the blood.

vagina

The ________, ovaries, uterus, penis, testes, and prostate make up the reproductive system.

Bones

________ and joints make up the skeletal system.

gunshot wound

A(n) ________ is an example of the cause of death.

Documentation

________: Photos taken to document injury, identification features, and state of decomposition.

Internal Exam

________: A "Y- incision "is made.

Autopsy

________: A postmortem evaluation to determine the cause of death.

Digestive

________: Breaks down food into its nutrients molecules; absorbs nutrients; rids the body of waste.

brain

The ________, spinal cord, sensory receptors, and nerves comprise the nervous system.

internal examination

Tools: Saws, scissors, needles + other tools are available to complete ________ and autopsy.

Systems

________: A group of organs in a body that work together to perform a specific function.

adrenal gland

The testes, ________, pituitary gland, and ovaries make up the endocrine system.

External Exam

________ and Identification: Description of the body (hair color, eye color, sex, etc .)

respiratory system

The ________ comprises the nasal cavity, trachea, lungs, and bronchus.

circulatory system

The ________ comprises the heart and blood vessels (veins, arteries and capillaries)

digestive system

The ________ forms the oral cavity, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, and stomach.

medical examiner

A(n) ________: a physician who performs an autopsy when death might have been caused accidentally or intentionally.

Autopsy

A postmortem evaluation to determine the cause of death

Morgue

A place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy

Brain Exam

Brain is checked for signs of injury, removed from skull, weighed and examined

External Exam and Identification

Description of the body (hair color, eye color, sex, etc.)

Internal Exam

A "Y-incision" is made

Tools

Saws, scissors, needles + other tools are available to complete internal examination and autopsy

Documentation

Photos taken to document injury, identification features, and state of decomposition

Sample collection

Samples of blood, urine, and tissue are collected and then sent to additional testing to help determine identity &/or cause of death

Stomach Contents

These are examined

Cause of Death

The specific injury, trauma, or disease that directly caused the victims death

Mechanism of Death

What happens inside the body, or physiologically, to result in death

Manner of Death

Circumstances that result in death, designated as natural or unnatural

A medical examiner

a physician who performs an autopsy when death might have been caused accidentally or intentionally

Systems

A group of organs in a body that work together to perform a specific function

Digestive

Breaks down food into its nutrients molecules; absorbs nutrients; rids the body of waste

Circulatory

Pumps blood around body; transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste

Respiratory

Assists with gas exchange with the external environment; keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide

Nervous

Responds to internal and external changes by acting an appropriate response; processes information

Lymphatic + Immune

filter fluid in the body; mounts the attack against foreign substances in the body

Excretory

eliminates waste from the body; regulates water balance of the blood

Reproductive

To produce, transport, and sustain sperm and egg; to nurture the developing offspring

Integumentary

Forms the bodys external covering; protects deeper tissue from injury; helps regulate body temperature

Endocrine

Secretes hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism by body cells

Skeletal

Protects and supports body organs; provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement; stores minerals

Muscular

Moves the body and moves substances around the body; maintain posture; produce heat