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a brown waxlike substance composed of fatty acids and calcium soaps, formed in tissues that have been buried in a moist place   adipocere  
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conversion of fat into soap or a waxy substance   saponification  
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macromolecules of the body, building blocks for cellular material and tissues for all living things   proteins  
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building blocks of proteins   amino acids  
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proteins are what state at body temperature (solid, liquid, or gas?)   liquid  
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def: absorbs moisture readily   hygroscopic  
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def: the act of a tissue absorbing moisture from surrounding tissues to maintain its liquid state   imbibition  
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what body macromolecule is naturally hygroscopic?   proteins  
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body macromolecule considered to be the body's natural humectant   proteins  
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def: consisting of both acid and base parts   amphoteric  
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which body macromolecule is considered amphoteric?   proteins  
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the self-digestion that occurs in tissues or cells by enzymes in the cells themselves   autolysis  
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after death, the pH of the body goes from ____ to _____   alkaline to acidic  
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the process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard decomposition, and restore an acceptable physical appearance   embalming  
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four major types of preservatives used in embalming fluids   aldehydes, alcohols, phenols, formaldehyde donor compounds  
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the five common actions of preservatives   1) inactivate the chemical groups of proteins or amino acids, 2) inactivate enzymes, 3) inhibit further decomp, 4) kill microorganisms, 5) destroy/mask odors  
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the most widely used preservative chemical found in embalming fluids   formaldehyde  
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the main chemical action of formaldehyde in embalming is the _____ of protein   coagulation  
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coagulation of proteins is accomplished by a cross-linking of the _____ bonds between _____ proteins   peptide bonds of adjacent proteins  
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the cross-linking action of the peptide bonds in accomplished by a ______ bridge   methylene bridge  
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formaldehyde is destroyed in strong ______   bases  
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the neutralization product of formaldehyde and ammonia (two names)   urotropin, hexamine  
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an aqueous solution of formaldehyde   formalin  
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formalin is _____ % formaldehyde by weight and _____ % by volume   37% by weight, 40% by volume  
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that amount of formaldehyde necessary to overcome any nitrogen residue and cause the body proteins to become coagulated/the total amount of formaldehyde with which protein will combine to be completely preserved   formaldehyde demand  
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three general examples of modifying agents   buffers, humectants, inorganic salts  
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four other names for anticoagulants   water conditioners, water softeners, sequestering agents, chelating agents  
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four other names for surfactants   wetting agents, surface tension reducers, penetrating agents, surface active agents  
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another name for dyes   coloring agents  
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three other names for perfuming agents   masking agents, reodorants, deodorants  
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two other names for vehicles   solvents, carriers  
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germicide used for the disinfection of skin, oral and nasal cavities, and instruments, also widely used in cavity fluids   quaternary ammonium compounds  
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disadvantage to this germicide is that it is easily neutralized by soaps and anionic substances found in arterial fluids   quaternary ammonium compounds  
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three names for a common germicidal QUAT   benzalkonium chloride, zephiran, roccal  
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best germicide of the aldehydes, cold chemical sterilant   glutaraldehyde  
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these agents control the rate of action of the main preservative chemicals of embalming formulations   modifying agents  
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agents that help control tissue moisture, have a coating action   humectants  
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glycol is an example of a   humectant  
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glycerol is an example of a   humectant  
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sorbitol in an example of a   humectant  
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water-soluble lanolin compounds are examples of   humectants  
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cosmetic oils are examples of   humectants  
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agents that serve to control the acid-base balance of fluid and tissues   buffers  
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borax and borates are examples of   buffers  
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disodium phosphate is an example of   buffer  
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sodium bicarbonate is an example of   buffer  
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salts of EDTA are examples of   buffers  
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agents that help control the osmotic qualities of the embalming solution, help to draw fluid from the capillaries into the tissue spaces during embalming   inorganic salts  
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agents used to maintain blood in a liquid state and thereby make it easy to remove from the circulatory system   anticoagulants  
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EDTA is an example of   anticoagulant  
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citrates are examples of   anticoagulants  
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oxalates are examples of   anticoagulants  
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magnesium sulfate and sodium sulfate are examples of   anticoagulants  
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sodium chloride is an example of   anticoagulant  
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sodium phosphates are examples of   anticoagulants  
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agents that reduce surface tension of a liquid, increase diffusion of arterial solution into tissues, increase penetration of arterial solution into tissues   surfactants  
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sodium lauryl sulfate is an example of   surfactant  
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soaps are examples of   surfactants  
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salts of thioalcohols are examples of   surfactants  
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agents employed for the purpose of producing an internal cosmetic effect that closely simulates the natural coloring of tissues   dyes  
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yellowish orange dye that stains the tissue   eosin  
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cherry red dye that stains the tissue   erythrosine  
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non-staining dye (inactive dye) that colors fluid rather than tissues   ponceau red  
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yellow dye that stains the tissue   icterin  
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agents which cover up the harsh odors of the preservatives and disinfectants found in embalming fluids and impart a pleasant odor to a solution   perfuming agents  
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benzaldehyde is an example of   perfuming agent  
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oil of wintergreen is an example of   perfuming agent  
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oil of wintergreen is also called   methyl salicylate  
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oil of cloves is an example of   perfuming agent  
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oil of sassafras is an example of   perfuming agent  
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cinnamaldehyde is an example of   perfuming agent  
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fruits are examples of   perfuming agents  
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mints are examples of   perfuming agents  
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floral compounds are examples of   perfuming agents  
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the agent which carries the embalming agent to the tissues and improves distribution and diffusion   vehicle  
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the main vehicle for arterial fluids   water  
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contain a higher concentration of disinfectants and preservatives, cav or arterial?   cavity  
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generally do not contain dyes, reodorants, humectants, or buffers, cav or arterial?   cavity  
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pH of a cavity fluid   4.5 to 5.2  
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agents which prepare the vascular system for the injection of preservatives and disinfectants   preinjection fluids  
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these contain water-conditioning agents, surfactants, humectants, ad low concentration of preservatives   preinjection fluids  
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agents mixed with arterial fluids so they are injected concurrently   coinjection fluid  
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two main components of restorative fluid   humectants and dyes  
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three fluids used to embalm jaundice cases   1) masking fluids, 2) bleaching agents, 3) nonformaldehyde fluids  
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fluid with medium concentration of formaldehyde and cosmetic dyes (used for jaundice cases)   masking fluids  
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fluid with medium concentration of formaldehyde and bleaching effect on bilirubin   bleaching agents  
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for advanced decomp, use a ____ index fluid and introduce ____ to increase the solubility of formaldehyde   high index fluid, introduce ethanol  
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never use a preinjection in a ____ case   edema  
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three purposes of autopsy hardening compounds   dehydration, preservation, disinfection  
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paraformaldehyde is an example of   autopsy chemical  
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aluminum chloride is an example of   autopsy chemical  
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alum (aluminum sulfate) is an example of   autopsy chemical  
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perlite and cellulose are examples of   autopsy chemicals  
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plaster of paris is an example of   autopsy chemical  
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four factors influencing the shelf-life of formaldehyde   1) temperature, 2) time, 3) pH, 4) light  
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increases temperature may convert HCHO into   formic acid  
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decreased temperature may _____ HCHO   polymerize  
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what is the average shelf-life of HCHO fluids   2-5 years  
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these type of pH solutions promote decomposition of formaldehyde   alkaline (basic)  
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these type of pH solutions promote polymerization of formaldehyde   acidic  
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the final post mortem change   decomposition  
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a chemical reaction in which a substance is broken down or dissociated by water   hydrolysis  
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decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes and anaerobic bacteria   putrefaction  
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four poisonous amines which are products of putrefaction   cadaverine, putrescine, indole, skatole  
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the gradual decomposition of dead organic matter by enzymes of aerobic bacteria   decay  
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bacterial decomposition of carbohydrates   fermentation  
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decomposition of fats   lipolysis  
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decomposition of sugars   saccharolysis  
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that amount of the poison which will cause death to the organism to which it is administered   lethal dose  
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a lethal dose that kills 50% of the organisms that receive the dose   LD50  
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the minimal amount of poison that will kill all the organisms that receive the dose   MLD  
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the level of HCHO gas present in air averaged over an 8 hour time period   TWA  
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permissible exposure limit for HCHO (acronym and level) over an 8 hour TWA   PEL, .75ppm  
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short term exposure limit HCHO exposure over 15 minutes (acronym and level)   STEL, 2ppm  
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action level for HCHO as a TWA   .5ppm  
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