Question
Postmortem wound best differs from the antemortem wound by :
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Gaps on incising
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No clots
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Absence of erythema and cellular changes
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All
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » D
Explanation
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Features of Postmortem Wounds
Postmortem wounds differ from antemortem wounds by:
- Gaping on incising may be absent or less marked
- No clot formation because circulation has ceased
- Absence of vital reactions such as:
- Erythema
- Inflammation
- Cellular infiltration
Therefore, all the given features help differentiate postmortem wounds from antemortem wounds.
Reasons Why Each Option is Correct
A. Gaps on incising
- Antemortem wounds usually gape due to tissue elasticity and muscle tone
- Postmortem wounds show minimal or absent gaping
B. No clots
- Antemortem wounds show hemorrhage and clot formation
- Postmortem wounds may show minimal fluid blood without true clotting
C. Absence of erythema and cellular changes
- Vital inflammatory response is absent after death
- No leukocyte infiltration or tissue reaction occurs
