10 Questions
What is the characteristic of a wound of entrance in a gunshot wound caused by pressed and firm contact fire?
Large and star-shaped
What causes the edges of a gunshot wound of entrance to be everted?
The creeping of gases
What causes the areas in the entrance of a gunshot wound to be blackened by burns, tattooing, or smudging?
The heat generated by the gunpowder
What causes singeing of hair in a gunshot wound caused by pressed and firm contact fire?
The heat generated by the gunpowder
What is the characteristic of a muzzle imprint in a contact gunshot wound?
It causes an iron-like effect
What causes the blood and tissue in a contact gunshot wound to become pink?
Carbon monoxide
What is the characteristic of a wound of entrance in a contact gunshot wound caused by hard contact?
Large and star-shaped
What is the characteristic of soot deposition in a contact gunshot wound caused by loose contact?
It is spread evenly around the wound
What is the difference between a contact gunshot wound caused by hard contact and loose contact?
The presence of soot deposition
What is the reason why soot cannot be removed completely by washing or vigorous scrubbing in a contact gunshot wound caused by hard contact?
It is deeply embedded in the skin
Test your knowledge on Gunshot Wounds with a focus on distance, pressed and firm contact fire, and specific body parts where bone is superficial. Learn about the characteristics of wounds of entrance, including size, shape, and coloration, as well as the effects of muzzle imprint. This quiz will challenge your understanding of forensic pathology and ballistics.
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