Topic : AUTOPSY
Created by: RIDDHI PIPLANI
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1. What is the primary purpose of an autopsy?
A) To identify the deceased person
B) To determine the cause of death
C) To perform a criminal investigation
D) To collect DNA evidence
Correct Answer: B) To determine the cause of death
2. Which type of autopsy is conducted when the cause of death is suspicious or unknown?
A) Clinical autopsy
B) Forensic autopsy
C) Anatomical autopsy
D) Postmortem examination
Correct Answer: B) Forensic autopsy
3. In an autopsy, what is typically examined first?
A) The external appearance of the body
B) The internal organs
C) The brain
D) The blood samples
Correct Answer: A) The external appearance of the body
4. Which of the following is NOT a typical part of the autopsy procedure?
A) Examination of the brain
B) Examination of the gastrointestinal tract
C) Determination of blood type
D) External examination and documentation
Correct Answer: C) Determination of blood type
5. Which organ is typically the last to be examined during an autopsy?
A) The heart
B) The liver
C) The lungs
D) The brain
Correct Answer: D) The brain
6. In cases of suspected poisoning, which type of sample is most commonly analyzed for detecting toxic substances?
A) Hair samples
B) Blood samples
C) Urine samples
D) Liver tissue
Correct Answer: B) Blood samples
7. Which of the following postmortem changes is most indicative of death occurring more than 24 hours prior to examination?
A) Rigor mortis
B) Livor mortis with fixed coloration
C) Algor mortis
D) Postmortem hypostasis
Correct Answer: B) Livor mortis with fixed coloration
8. In an autopsy, the presence of “tenuous” or “honeycomb” appearance in the lungs can be indicative of which condition?
A) Pulmonary embolism
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C) Pneumonia
D) Pulmonary edema
Correct Answer: B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
9. What is the significance of finding a “Ghon complex” during an autopsy?
A) It indicates the presence of tuberculosis
B) It reveals evidence of a recent myocardial infarction
C) It shows signs of chronic liver disease
D) It signifies an old traumatic injury
Correct Answer: A) It indicates the presence of tuberculosis
10. Which autopsy finding is most likely to indicate a death due to acute myocardial infarction?
A) Pericardial effusion with fibrinous exudate
B) Extensive atherosclerosis with plaque rupture
C) Hyperplastic coronary arteries
D) Pulmonary emboli
Correct Answer: B) Extensive atherosclerosis with plaque rupture
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