Module 1: Embalming Basics

Question 1

Decay

Answer 1

The decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria. To undergo destructive dissolution; Implies a slow change from a state of soundness.

Question 2

Decomposition

Answer 2

The separation of compounds into simpler substances bidirectional microbial and or auto lytic enzymes.

Question 3

Protein

Answer 3

One of the classes of complex Nitrogenus compounds that are synthesized by all living organisms and yield amino acids when hydrolized.

Question 4

Enzyme

Answer 4

Complex proteins that are produced by cells which act as a biological catalyst.

Question 5

Disinfection

Answer 5

The process of cleaning something especially with a chemical in order to destroy bacteria.

Question 6

Temporary Preservation

Answer 6

The process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition and to restore an acceptable physical appearance for a limited amount of time.

Question 7

Restoration

Answer 7

To lessen the evidence of devastation caused by long term illness and disease extended use of drug therapies surgery tumors trauma disfigurements and postmortem changes which have affected those areas of the body that will be viewed.

Question 8

Vascular (arterial) embalming

Answer 8

The use of the blood vascular system of the body to accomplish temporary preservation, sanitation, and restoration of the dead human body this is accomplished through injection of embalming chemical solution into the arteries and drainage of blood from the veins this method of embalming can be used to preserve the entire body large body sections or localized body areas.

Question 9

Cavity Embalming

Answer 9

Direct treatment other than vascular injection of the contents of the body cavities boracic abdominal and pelvic and the lumina with the hollow viscera it is usually accomplished in two phases aspiration and injection using a long hollow instrument called a trocar.

Question 10

Hypodermic Embalming

Answer 10

The injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues of the dead human body through the use of a syringe and needle for small areas or a trocar for large body areas.

Question 11

Surface Embalming

Answer 11

Preservation of the body tissues by direct contact with embalming chemicals preservative gels or surface packs of absorbent materials saturated with preservative chemicals can be directly placed in contact with the body tissues surface embalming is considered a supplemental treatment to vascular injection and is used when vascular injection is unsuccessful or impossible.