Define autopsy.

What will be an ideal response?


An autopsy is a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death or to obtain physiological evidence, as in the case of a suspicious death.

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A sulfuric acid is a mineral acid that

a. is not a major concern to responders as it presents few hazards. b. is an odorless, colorless, oily liquid having a density approximately twice that of water. c. is an oily liquid with a sweet smell, yellow color, and having a density approximately one half that of water. d. may be encountered only in a laboratory setting.

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When an AEMT surveys an accident scene and anticipates the injuries related to the event, they are developing their:

A) protocols. B) index of suspicion. C) plan of action. D) mechanism of injury.

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The physician in the 1800s, armed with only limited experience and even more limited education-or no formal education at all-dealt largely with ____.

A. injuries B. non-infectious diseases C. infectious diseases D. childhood illnesses

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What is considered to be the most important position of the letter?

A. Paragraph 1 B. Closing C. Salutation D. Paragraph 2

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