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Autopsy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cause of death | the initial event of condition that caused death ( like disease or wound) |
| mechanism of death | the consequence that caused death (like severe blood loss or cardiac arrest) |
| manner of death | is how the cause of death came about |
| levels of organization | describes the structure of living things from atoms to biosphere |
| cell | the most basic structural smallest unit of life |
| tissue | a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function |
| organ | a structure made up of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function within an organism |
| organ system | a group of organs that work together to perform a major life function for an organism |
| organism | a complete individual living being that has all the characteristics for life |
| digestive system | a group of organs that break down food into smaller molecules for energy, growth and repair. starts with he mouth, esophagus, stomach, then intestines. |
| respiratory system | a network of organs and tissues that makes you breathe, taking in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide |
| nervous system | a complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals to different parts of your body. includes brain and spinal cord. |
| skeletal system | provides support and protection and enables movement. includes bones. |
| Integumentary System | the body's outer covering. it protects your body; includes hair, skin, nails, and glands. |
| Immune & Lymphatic Systems | immune system is your body's defense force against harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses. lymphatic system plays a role in fluid balance. |
| urinary system | responsible for producing, storing, and eliminating urine from your body |
| cardiovascular system | also known as circulatory system, it is made up of veins, your heart and arteries. it ensures that every cell gets oxygen and nutrients . |
| reproductive system | the continuation of species through fertilization, and in females, giving birth |
| endocrine system | it is like your body's internal communication network using hormones. it works closely to the nervous system to coordinate complex bodily activities to keep everything running smoothly. |
| muscular system | composed of all the muscles in your body that work together to produce movement. there is skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle. |
| cadaver | a human or animal body that has died and is being preserved for scientific study or medical training. |
| Physiological Time of Death | The exact moment when a person dies |
| Estimated Time of Death | the approximate time an individual is believed to have died |
| Legal Time of Death | the official declared time of death, determined by a medical professional |
| Postmortem Changes | changes that happens to a body after death |
| Algor Mortis | the cooling or heating of the body to match room temperature after death |
| Rigor Mortis | the stiffening of muscles that occurs after death |
| Livor Mortis | when gravity causes the blood to pool in the lowest parts of the body |
| Decomposition | when the body breaks down and causes unpleasant odors |
| Insect Activity | when insects are attracted to a dead body like blowflies and maggots, to lay eggs. |
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