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Movement of arterial solution from intravascular to extravascular tissue spaces is known as________________.

The following bonus question is worth up to eight additional points.  I will give partial credit, so please take time to write what you know! Case analysis:  In the space below, perform a case analysis for a traumatic death in which embalming has been delayed.  Your answer should address the following: 1) Briefly explain how the person died, and describe the condition of the remains as received by your funeral home; (2 pt)  2) Explain what arterial and supplemental chemicals you will use to effectively embalm the remains.  In your answer, write out a C x V formula in which you note the index of the arterial fluid you will use, how much of it you will use, and the resulting solution strength.  Explain your choice of fluids and why you selected the solution strength you did. (2 pt)  3) Discuss the vessels you will use for arterial injection, explaining why you chose these vessels.  Note the advantages of using these vessels in this particular case, and also potential difficulties/disadvantages of using them. (2 pt)  4) Assume that some part of the body did not receive adequate arterial solution during embalming.  Identify the part of the body that will need additional treatment, and explain the treatment procedure you will employ.  In your answer, you need to discuss the chemicals and other sundry items you will use to ensure adequate preservation of that part of the body. (2 pt) 

Which of the following changes may take place during the agonal period? Lowering of body temperature Raising of body temperature Settling of blood into dependent tissues Expansion of the openings in the capillary walls Post-mortem stain due to the settling of blood

How does a hydroaspirator create suction?

STEL stands for ___________ ___________ __________ __________ and is monitored over a period of __________ minutes.

The intravascular discoloration that results from the gravitation of blood to the dependent surface vessels of the body is known as____________.

The process by which proteins are split by water is called__________.

Accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called_________.

Adequate ventilation and proper plumbing are examples of which type of controls:

Which of the following is one of the first things an embalmer should do after placing the deceased onto the table in preparation for embalming?