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“Irregular tearing of tissue.”

Which of the following is most directly caused by heme?

Which of the following is responsible for the transition from active rigor to post rigor?

What is the best treatment option for hypostasis of the face?

General guidelines for embalming the delayed case would call for a minimum of 

Explain the difference between hypostasis and postmortem stain.

The textbook standard of care for autopsy embalming calls for the arterial injection of the head first. 

As a general rule, postmortem gas will naturally move upward to non-supported areas.

Loose skin caused by desquamation should be 

Explain why this claim is scientifically false: “Every year the American funeral industry allows gallons of buried formaldehyde to seep into our soil and waterways.  They embalm a person with about 3 gallons of formaldehyde, then bury the person.  The person eventually decomposes and that 3 gallons of formaldehyde makes its way into the soil and ground water.”