Medico Legal Investigation of Death
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What is heat exhaustion characterized by?

  • Redness, pain, and blister formation
  • Peripheral vasomotor collapse and faintness (correct)
  • Elevation of body temperature and mental confusion
  • Destruction of nerve cells and congestion in organs

    • What is heat stroke often related to?

  • Breakdown of the sweating mechanism (correct)
  • Application of physical heat in any form
  • Injuries to the central nervous system
  • Exposure to hot or boiling liquid or gas

    • What is the characteristic of a first-degree burn?

  • Destruction of nerve cells and congestion in organs
  • Formation of blisters containing fluid
  • Vasication and heat coagulation of the tissues
  • Redness and pain, with sloughing of the skin later (correct)

    • What is a scalp?

    <p>A burn due to contact with hot or boiling liquid or gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by redness, pain, and blister formation?

    <p>A second-degree burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inadequate heat elimination?

    <p>Heat stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of heat exhaustion?

    <p>Faintness and peripheral vasomotor collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in a second-degree burn?

    <p>The superficial layer of the skin and tissues are involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of a breakdown of the sweating mechanism?

    <p>Heat stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by congestion and focal hemorrhages in various organs?

    <p>Heat stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

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