Question 1

What are the two main components of Brain Death?

Accepted Answer

Cortical Death and Brainstem Death

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign of death?

Accepted Answer

Increased muscle tone

Question 3

Which test involves using a mirror to observe pupil reaction?

Accepted Answer

Mirror Test

Question 4

What is 'tache noire' in the context of post-mortem changes?

Accepted Answer

Dryness and discoloration of the sclera

Question 5

Primary flaccidity occurs as muscles begin to relax and lasts for approximately how long after death?

Accepted Answer

3-6 hours

Question 6

Rigor mortis, the stiffening of muscles, typically starts to appear between how many hours after death?

Accepted Answer

6-12 hours

Question 7

Which of the following factors can affect the onset and duration of rigor mortis?

Accepted Answer

Age, Nature of Death, Muscular State, Atmospheric Condition

Question 8

What is 'cadaveric spasm'?

Accepted Answer

The instantaneous appearance of rigidity in a deceased body

Question 9

Hypostasis, also known as livor mortis, is characterized by what?

Accepted Answer

Bluish-purple discoloration of the skin in dependent parts

Question 10

Tardieu spots are described as:

Accepted Answer

Petechiae and purpuric hemorrhages in dependent areas

Question 11

Algor mortis refers to:

Accepted Answer

The cooling of the body

Question 12

Postmortem caloricity is a phenomenon where the body temperature of a corpse:

Accepted Answer

Rises or remains unusually high for up to 2 hours after death

Question 13

Which of the following conditions can lead to postmortem caloricity?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke, Electrocution, Asphyxia

Question 14

Putrefaction, a stage of decomposition, is primarily caused by:

Accepted Answer

Bacteria originating from the intestines and lungs

Question 15

Adipocere is a waxy substance formed from body fat, commonly seen in what kind of environment?

Accepted Answer

Wet or moist environments

Question 16

Mummification occurs when tissues dry out instead of liquefying, typically in what kind of environment?

Accepted Answer

Dry and hot

Question 17

What is the literal meaning of 'Autopsy'?

Accepted Answer

To see for oneself

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of autopsy listed?

Accepted Answer

Surgical Autopsy

Question 19

The objectives of an autopsy include determining the cause of death, manner of death, and:

Accepted Answer

Establishing the time since death

Question 20

'Cause of death' is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The disease or injury responsible for the sequence of events

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