Embalming

Embalming

Q. 1

A girl was killed and her body was taken for embalming. Constituents of a typical embalming solution are all, EXCEPT:

 A

Wintergreen

 B

Glycerine

 C

Formalin

 D

HCl

Q. 1

A girl was killed and her body was taken for embalming. Constituents of a typical embalming solution are all, EXCEPT:

 A

Wintergreen

 B

Glycerine

 C

Formalin

 D

HCl

Ans. D

Explanation:

Embalming is the treatment of the dead body with antiseptics and preservatives to prevent putrefaction. This process coagulates the proteins, fixes the tissues, bleaches and hardened the organs and the blood is converted into a brownish mass.

Constituents of a typical embalming solution:
  • Formalin
  • Sodium borate
  • Sodium citrate
  • Glycerine
  • Sodium chloride
  • 1% Eosin
  • Soluble wintergreen
  • Water
 
Ref: Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Principles & Practice, 4/e By Vij, 4th edition, Page 36.

Q. 2

Embalming fluid contains all except ‑

 A

Formaldehyde

 B

Phenol

 C

Sodium oxalate

 D

Ethanol

Q. 2

Embalming fluid contains all except ‑

 A

Formaldehyde

 B

Phenol

 C

Sodium oxalate

 D

Ethanol

Ans. D

Explanation:

Ans. is ‘d’ i.e., Ethanol

Formaline and methanol or methyl alcohol (as preservatives), glycerine (wetting agent), phenol (germicide) are essential components of embalming (arterial and cavity) fluids.


Q. 3

In embalmingr solution is given through ?

 A

Veins

 B

 Arteries

 C

Lymphatics

 D

none of above

Q. 3

In embalmingr solution is given through ?

 A

Veins

 B

 Arteries

 C

Lymphatics

 D

none of above

Ans. B

Explanation:

Emblamings may be arterial emblaming and cavity emblaming.


Q. 4

Function of sodium borate in embalming fluid is

 A

Anticoagulant

 B

Preservative

 C

Buffer

 D

Vechile

Q. 4

Function of sodium borate in embalming fluid is

 A

Anticoagulant

 B

Preservative

 C

Buffer

 D

Vechile

Ans. C

Explanation:

Buffer


Q. 5

IPC 201 is for?

 A

Punishment for embalming before autopsy

 B

Perjury

 C

Voluntary causing grievous hurt

 D

Kidnapping

Q. 5

IPC 201 is for?

 A

Punishment for embalming before autopsy

 B

Perjury

 C

Voluntary causing grievous hurt

 D

Kidnapping

Ans. A

Explanation:

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