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What is the primary reason why cells undergo autolysis after death?
Because the cells cannot get oxygen
What is the term for the death of a person caused by another person?
Homicide
What is the mechanism of death that involves the cessation of brain function?
Brain stops
What is the term for the failure of body functions due to old age or disease?
Natural death
What is the term for the specific change in the body that brings about the cessation of life?
Mechanism of death
Study Notes
Death and Cessation of Life
- Death is the termination of blood circulation and brain function, which leads to the inability of cells to receive oxygen.
- As a result, autolysis occurs, where cells break down and their contents spill out.
Manners of Death
- There are four manners of death:
- Natural death: failure of body functions due to old age or disease.
- Accidental death: an unplanned event that results in death, such as a car accident or falling off a ladder.
- Suicide: when a person purposely kills themselves.
- Homicide: death caused by another person.
Mechanism of Death
- Mechanism of death refers to the specific biological change in the body that brings about the cessation of life.
- There are three mechanisms of death:
- Heart stops: cardiac arrest.
- Brain stops/cessation of brain function: cessation of neurological activity.
- Blood loss: excessive bleeding leading to death.
Blowfly Life Cycle
- Not discussed in the provided text.
Test your knowledge of the cessation of life, including the four manners of death: natural, accidental, suicide, and homicide. Learn about the mechanisms of death and how they are classified.
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