FSE2930 Prof. Review Midterm exam with complete solution.
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FSE 2930
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FSE 2930
List some examples of vehicles used in embalming fluid.
Water, Alcohol
Those chemicals which are used to make or destroy the odors of the decomposing body
Deodorants
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FSE2930 Prof. Review Midterm exam with
complete solution
List some examples of vehicles used in embalming fluid. - ANSWER- Water,
Alcohol
Those chemicals which are used to make or destroy the odors of the
decomposing body - ANSWER- Deodorants
List some examples of humectants. - ANSWER- Glycerol a.k.a. Glycerin, Sorbitol,
Glycols, Lanolin
Those chemicals in embalming fluid which will reduce the molecular cohesion of
a liquid - ANSWER- Surfactant
List the components of solid autopsy chemical. - ANSWER- Preservative,
Dehydrating agent, Filler
List the fillers that are added to autopsy chemicals. - ANSWER- Perlite,
vermiculite and cellulose (saw dust)
Those embalming fluids which are intended to be injected into the cavities of the
body following aspiration - ANSWER- Cavity fluid
List the 5 factors that affect the shelf-life of an embalming chemical. - ANSWER-
1. Temperature extremes 2. Storage length 3. Amount of antipolymerization
agents 4. pH of the solution 5. Exposure to light
9. The substance carbon tetrachloride is used in embalming as a(n) - ANSWER-
Organic solvent
,Differentiate between exothermic and endothermic processes. - ANSWER-
Exothermic processes give off heat. Endothermic processes absorb heat from the
surroundings.
The antipolymerization agent for formaldehyde - ANSWER- Methanol
List and give an example from each of the three families that are used as
disinfectants and preservatives. - ANSWER- Aldehydes - Examples:
Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde, Alcohols - Examples: Methanol, Ethanol and
Propanol, Coal Tar Derivatives - Examples: Phenol and Cresol
Those chemicals in arterial fluid that inactivate the saprophytic bacteria and
inhibit further decomposition - ANSWER- Preservatives
Those lipids that contain 3 fatty acids - ANSWER- Triglycerides
Define Isomers. - ANSWER- Two or more substances that consist of the same
molecular composition but have a different arrangement.
The common use of ethylene glycol - ANSWER- Antifreeze
List examples of a chemical change relative to funeral services. - ANSWER-
Embalming, Cremation, Decomposition
Those substances which are composed of 2 or more elements physically
combined, though not chemically combined - ANSWER- Mixtures
Other than being a good humectant, how is glycerol used in the arterial injection?
- ANSWER- It serves to facilitate the solubility and the diffusion of the
formaldehyde in the embalming operation.
An ion composed of atoms of 2 or more elements - ANSWER- Polyatomic ions
Another name for Phenol - ANSWER- Carbolic acid
Give an example of Rapid Oxidation. - ANSWER- Burning of wood or paper
List some physical characteristics of Formaldehyde - ANSWER- Colorless gas
with pungent odor
,List the substance name for formaldehyde in each of the following three states of
Matter (Liquid, Solid, Gas). - ANSWER- 1. Formalin 2. Paraformaldehyde 3.
Formaldehyde
Formalin is what percentage formaldehyde by weight? by volume? - ANSWER- By
weight 37% By volume 40%
Differentiate between Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions. - ANSWER- Hypotonic
Solutions contains less solute and a Hypertonic solution contains more solute.
The saponification of human fats will produce - ANSWER- Grave wax a.k.a.
Adipocere
Are proteins crystalloid or colloid? - ANSWER- Crystalloid
What happens to the body's enzymes upon death? - ANSWER- Since there is no
additional substrate coming into the body, it will act upon the body's tissue.
Formaldehyde has an affinity for this element - ANSWER- Nitrogen
Paraformaldehyde is used in embalming as - ANSWER- a treatment for viscera or
open cavities of autopsied bodies
Acetone is used in embalming as - ANSWER- Organic Solvent
What part of the embalming process will neutralize endoenzymes? - ANSWER-
Arterial Injection
List the 5 actions of preservatives. - ANSWER- 1. Neutralize protein and amino
acids 2. Inhibit further decomposition 3. Inactivate enzymes 4. Kill
Microorganisms 5. Destroy odors of decomposition
The solid form of protein - ANSWER- Coagulate
What happens to a protein coagulate if the body contains excessive amounts of
water following the embalming? - ANSWER- The coagulate can return back to the
liquid form of protein which is more susceptible to decomposition
List the characteristics of Formaldehyde. - ANSWER- Colorless, water-soluble
gas with a pungent, irritating odor
, The liquid compound form of formaldehyde - ANSWER- Formalin
List some examples of Disinfectants. - ANSWER- Gluturaldehyde, Quaternary
Ammonium compound
The slow oxidation of organic matter caused by aerobic bacteria - ANSWER-
Putrefaction
When Ammonia and Formaldehyde mix, what is produced? - ANSWER- Urotropin
Differentiate between an aqueous solution and a Tincture. - ANSWER- An
Aqueous solution has water as its solvent. Tincture has alcohol as its solvent.
Which type of solution is electrolytic (Organic or Inorganic)? - ANSWER-
Inorganic
Another name for a True solution - ANSWER- Crystalloidal solution
Methyl salicylate is used in embalming as. - ANSWER- Perfuming agent
List the characteristics of a colloidal solution. - ANSWER- Contain a colloid
solute, Appear cloudy or translucent, Will not settle out over time, Cannot be
separated into various components by filtration
List and describe the two diamines relating to funeral services. - ANSWER-
Putrescine and Cadaverine, Both or decomposing human protein
Of the following pairs of numbers, tell which number of the pair is more dilute. 1.
18% or 24% 2. 40% or 35% 3. 45% or 29% - ANSWER- 1. 18% 2. 35% 3. 29%
Another name for Glucose - ANSWER- Dextrose, Grape Sugar, Blood Sugar
List the factors that affect the rate of diffusion of a solution. - ANSWER-
Temperature - increased temperature speeds up diffusion; Pressure - increased
pressure speeds up diffusion; Concentration - increased concentration speeds
up diffusion; Agitation - increased agitation speeds up diffusion; Size of
molecules - increased size of molecules slows down diffusion
Define the process of crenation. - ANSWER- The shrinking of red blood cells
when placed in a hypertonic solution
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