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1.2 autopsy

TermDefinition
cause of death the specific injury, disease, or event that directly leads to death (heart attack, gun shot wound)
mechanism of death the biological process that causes death ( blood loss, cardiac arrest)
manner of death the category of how death occurred: natural, accidental, suicidal, homicidal
cell the smallest unit of life that preforms all basic functions
tissue a group of similar cells that work together to preform a specific job
organ a structure made of different tissues that work together for a common function (heart, lungs)
organ system a group of organs that work together to preform major body functions (digestive system)
organism a complete living thing such as human, plant, or animal
digestive system made of mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and liver, breaks down food into nutrients for energy and growth
nervous system made of brain, spinal cord, and nerves. sends and receives signals to control the body's actions
skeletal system bones, joints, and ligaments. supports the body, protects organs, and helps with movement
integumentary system made of skin, hair, and nails. protects the body, regulates temperature, and prevents dehydration
immune and lymphatic systems made of lymph nodes, spleen, and white blood cells. fights infections and removes toxins
urinary system made of kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. filters waste from blood and removes it as urine.
cardiovascular system made of heart, blood, and blood vessels. pumps blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
reproductive system made of testes, penis, ovaries, and uterus. produces sex cells and enables reproduction
endocrine system made of pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands. produces hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and mood
muscular system made of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. allows movement, posture, and circulation of blood.
cadaver a dead human body used for study or medical examination
physiological time of death the exact moment the body's functions stop (heart or brain activity ends)
estimated time of death the medical examiner's best guess based on body evidence and conditions
legal time of death the official time recorded on legal documents (pronounced by a doctor or authority)
algor mortis the cooling of the body after death
rigor mortis the stiffening of muscles after death due to chemical changes
livor mortis the pooling of blood in parts of the body closest to the ground, causing purple spots
decomposition the breakdown of body tissues by bacteria and natural processes
insect activity the presence of bugs(like flies)that help scientists estimate how long a body has been dead
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