Death Investigation and Time of Death Determination
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Which of the following is NOT a manner of death according to the text?

  • Homicide (correct)
  • Accidental
  • Natural Cause
  • Suicide

What is the purpose of an autopsy as mentioned in the text?

  • To identify the deceased's family members
  • To observe and make a permanent legal record of anatomical peculiarities (correct)
  • To establish the deceased's nationality
  • To determine the deceased's occupation

Which term is used to denote the initial injury that led to a sequence of events causing the death of the victim?

  • Immediate Cause of Death
  • Manner of Death
  • Proximate Cause of Death (correct)
  • Presumptive Signs of Death

What must be determined to exclude apparent death according to the text?

<p>Cessation of Respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what cases is the manner of death considered as 'Accidental' according to the text?

<p>When there is human negligence involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of determining the time of death in homicide investigations?

<p>It helps in corroborating or disputing alibis and establishing the victim’s movements prior to death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Death Scene Investigation for the Pathologist and criminal investigator?

<p>Gathering information useful to everyone involved in the investigation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of Pathology deals with structural alterations of the human body?

<p>Anatomic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the roles of a Forensic Pathologist in a death investigation?

<p>Establishing the cause of death, establishing the manner of death, estimating the time of death, inferring the type of weapon used (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Forensic Pathology?

<p>Studying natural changes in the body caused by disease or injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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