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Chemistry Q4

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the process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to slow decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance   embalming  
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the primary purpose of embalming   disinfection  
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the secondary purpose of embalming   preservation  
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the tertiary purpose of embalming   restoration  
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embalming chemicals cause a ______ change in the body's proteins   chemical  
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the fundamental building blocks for cells and tissues   proteins  
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what two organic compounds are found in amino acids?   amines & organic acids  
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amino acids are held together by ______ bonds   peptide  
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covalent bonds are formed when a ____ reacts with an ____, releasing a molecule of ______   carboxyl group; amino group; water  
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a substance breaking down in the presence of water   hydrolysis  
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the purpose of embalming is to _____ enzymes   neutralize  
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proteins are relatively ____ molecules   large  
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proteins are polymers of ____ ____   amino acids  
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general formula for amines   R-NH2  
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general formula for organic acids   R-COOH  
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enzymes are biological catalysts, which means they ____ ____ chemical reactions   speed up  
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the decomposition of proteins would take a very long time without _____   enzymes  
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enzymes ____ the rate of decomposition   increase  
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after somatic death, enzymes ____ ____ ____ performing their functions in the body   do not stop  
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the "self-digestion" in cells by enzymes in the cells themselves   autolysis  
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disinfection before the embalming procedure begins   primary disinfection  
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disinfection during the embalming operation   concurrent disinfection  
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disinfection after the embalming procedure to protect the environment   terminal disinfection  
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3 families of preservatives used in embalming fluids   1. aldehydes 2. alcohols 3. phenols  
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5 characteristics of preservatives   1. inactivate the chemical groups of proteins & amino acids 2. inhibit further decomp 3. inactivate enzymes (tissues & microorganisms) 4. kill microorganisms 5. destroy/mask odors  
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the location of ___ in proteins are potential sites of decomposition   nitrogen  
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change of protein structure; decreases the likelihood that a protein will hydrolyze   coagulation  
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enzymes are important catalysts of _____   hydrolysis  
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enzymes are very similar to ____, so preservatives will inactivate enzymes similarly   proteins  
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the chemical change that occurs during embalming deprives bacteria of their ____   nutrition  
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preservative chemicals denature the structural proteins of ___ themselves   bacteria  
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the same chemical actions that cause fixation of the tissues of the remains will produce fixation of ____ ____   bacterial invaders  
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the odors associated the decomposition are principally due to the formation of ____   amines  
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the decomposition of structural proteins produces amines such as ___, ___, ___, and ___   putrescine, cadaverine, indole, skatole  
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decomposition of ___-containing proteins also contributes to odors   sulfur  
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preservative chemicals react with the ___ to effectively neutralize the odor   nitrogen  
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HCHO and water produce _____ _____   methylene glycol  
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methyl/methylene bridge   -CH2  
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methanol _____ the polymerization of formaldehyde   prevents  
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the main chemical action of HCHO in embalming is the ____ of protein   coagulation  
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coagulation is brought about by ____ ____ of the peptide bonds of adjacent proteins   cross-linking  
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changes in proteins brought about by HCHO   1. increased viscosity 2. tissue firming 3. increased resistance to digestive enzymes 4. decreased water solubility & hydrolysis  
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an abundance of ___ can reverse the embalming process by hydrolyzing the cross-links   water  
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formaldehyde is destroyed in strong ____   bases  
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amines and ammonia are strong ____   bases  
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formaldehyde and hemoglobin produces ____   methemoglobin  
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methemoglobin can change a body ____   black  
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in the embalming formula, preservative demand is represented by ___   C1  
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too ____ solutions or too ____ rate of flow can cause a walling off action   concentrated, high  
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the movement of fluid from the point of injection to the tissues   distribution  
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the movement of fluid into the tissues   diffusion  
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