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Chem capstone final

Chem Final with Capstone quest

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Hardening compounds are used: as autopsy chemicals
Proteins are cross-linked by a methylene bridge: between O atoms on different proteins
Paraformaldehyde is a(n): solid
How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16-ounce bottle of 25 index arterial fluid: 4 ounces
Hardening compounds are used: as autopsy chemicals
Hard Water: promotes blood clotting
C2H5OH is: ethanol
To facilitate the penetration of preservatives during surface embalming, the surface gels may contain: phenol
Oil of wintergreen, is used by embalmers as: a reodorant
Formaldehyde demand is increased by: advanced stages of protein decomposition
Quaternary ammonium salts are used as: germicides
If you increase the temperature, the effectiveness of a chemical agent as a disinfectant will generally: be slower
Carbohydrates are: polysaccharides
An example of a hydrocarbon is: methane
A solution which CANNOT dissolve any more solute at a given temperature is: saturated
The substance on which an enzyme acts is called: substrate
Arterial fluids are buffered to a pH of: 7.2
The decomposition of body proteins by the action of aerobic bacteria is called: decay
Which of the following compounds is used as a humectants: glycerol
Which pH would be an acid solution: 7.2
A surfactant: reduces surface tension of water
Wood alcohol is: an antipolymerizing agent in arterial fluids
Which is a decomposition product of proteins: amines
Walling off action is caused by: too concentrated a solution of formaldehyde
The reaction of formaldehyde and a strong base: decomposes formaldehyde
Paraformaldehyde is a polymer of: formaldehyde
Saponification is the result of: reaction of an acid with fat
An example of a dehydrating agent is: alum
Hydrolysis of proteins yield: amino acids
Formaldehyde preserves tissue by: cross-linking of protein
Chemicals creating an increased capability for embalmed tissues to retain their moisture are termed: humectants
Ponceau red is a(n): dye
Humectants are substances which are: hygroscopic (absorb moisture readily)
A carbonyl group is: C=O
Extremely hard water should not be used in diluting embalming fluid because it:
results in blood coagulation
An anti-enzyme is any substance which: inactivates enzymes
Proteolysis refers to decomposition of: proteins
Wetting agents are also called: surfactants
Cadaverine can be classified as a(n): amine
Gluteraldehyde can be used as a: germicide
Penetration and diffusion of embalming fluids is aided by: buffers
The release of ammonia and its reaction with water, would make a solution: more basic
A bacteria in a hypertonic solution will: gain water
A bacteria in a hypotonic solution will lose water
When plaster of paris is mixed with water and allowed to harden it is an example of: a hydrate
Gluteraldehyde can be used as a: germicide
A bacteria in a hypertonic solution will: lose water
When plaster of paris is mixed with water and allowed to harden it is an example of: a hydrate
The release of ammonia and its reaction with water, would make a solution: more basic
Penetration and diffusion of embalming fluids is aided by: buffers
To facilitate the penetration of preservatives during surface embalming, the surface gels may contain: phenol
An anticoagulant can also be called a: water conditioning agent
Saponification is the result of: reaction of an acid with fat
Which of the following compounds is used as a humectants glycerol
Which of the following will INHIBIT polymerization of formaldehyde: methanol
Light will: accelerate polymerization of formaldehyde
Which of the following will coagulate proteins: water
Co-injection fluids generally consist of: A) humectants
Ptomaines are: amines, poisons, absorbed through skin; all of these
A dye which does not stain tissue is: Ponceau red
Biliverdin: is produced by a reaction of bilirubin and formaldehyde
Eosin is used as: a dye
Imbibition results from: absorption of moisture
Proteins are cross-linked by a methylene bridge: between O atoms on different proteins
EDTA is used in embalming fluids as a(n): anticoagulant or buffer
Organic bases are: amines
Aminines amino group only
Ampoteheic acid and base
Disfection measures excercised before the embalming procedures begin primary disinfection
Protein decomposition which involves the removal of the amine group from an amino acid is called deaminization
Strong bases likeamines and ammonia are produced by decomposition and will destroy formaldehyde True
Which of the following is a perfuming agent in an arterial fluid methyl salicylate aka oil of wintergreen
Which of the following is a preservative in an arterial fluid carbolic acid Aka phenol
Which of the following is a surfactant in an arterial fluid sodium lauryl sulfates (sulfonates
Formaldehyde can polymerize to form paraformaldehyde
Arterial embalming fluids may convert biliverdin into bilirubin False
2ppm is the STEL for HCOH
Which of the following is a supplementary germicide in an arterial fluid Glutaraldehyde
Cavityfluids contain a much lower concentration of disinfectants and preservatives than arterial fluids false
The amount of formaldehyde necessary to overcome any nitrogen residue and cause the body proteins to become coagulated formaldehyde demand
Formaldehyde and hemoglobin produce methemoglobin
Which of the following is one of the five common actions of preservatives inactiviate proteins, amino acids and enzymes
Adipocere would be most likely to form in a moist alkaline place
Putrefaction is the decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes and anaerobic bacteria
Which of the following is humectants in an arterial fluid glycerol or glycerin
Which of the following is an autopsy chemical paraformaldehyde
Simple lipids are esters of fatty acids and glycerol
Formaldehyde and water produce methylene glycol
Which of the following is a dye in an arterial fluid eosin
Which of the following is an inactive dye ponceau red
Which of the following is buffer in an arterial fluid Borax
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