TRUE or FALSE: Compared to antemortem pathology, perimortem pathology is less likely to have contributed to death. O True O False

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
Question
### Question 31

**TRUE or FALSE:** Compared to antemortem pathology, perimortem pathology is less likely to have contributed to death.

- ○ True
- ● False (selected option)

**Explanation:**

This question assesses understanding of the differences between antemortem and perimortem pathology. The selected answer, "False," suggests that perimortem pathology is indeed more likely to contribute to the cause of death than antemortem pathology. 

**Definitions:**
- **Antemortem Pathology:** Refers to pathological changes or trauma that occur before death.
- **Perimortem Pathology:** Refers to pathological changes or trauma that occur around the time of death, which are often critical to determining the cause of death.

There are no graphs or diagrams included in the image.
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 31 **TRUE or FALSE:** Compared to antemortem pathology, perimortem pathology is less likely to have contributed to death. - ○ True - ● False (selected option) **Explanation:** This question assesses understanding of the differences between antemortem and perimortem pathology. The selected answer, "False," suggests that perimortem pathology is indeed more likely to contribute to the cause of death than antemortem pathology. **Definitions:** - **Antemortem Pathology:** Refers to pathological changes or trauma that occur before death. - **Perimortem Pathology:** Refers to pathological changes or trauma that occur around the time of death, which are often critical to determining the cause of death. There are no graphs or diagrams included in the image.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780815344322
Author:
Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781260159363
Author:
Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9781260231700
Author:
Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:
McGraw Hill Education