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149870159PathologyConcerned with determining the cause of death0
149870160Forensic PathologistA medical doctor who has completed training in anatomical pathology and who has sub-specialized in forensic pathology1
149870161Autopsy reportPathological process, injury or disease that directly relates a series of events that led to a person's death; Manner of death; collection of trace evidence are all included in a(n)__________________.2
149870162Master's degree, 3-5 year residency, one additional year of trainingSchooling for a forensic pathologist3
149870163$80,000-$120,000Average salary for a forensic pathologist4
149870164Forensic nurseA nurse with specialized training in forensic evidence collection, criminal procedures, legal testimony expertise and more5
149870165Mechanism of deathA biochemical or physiologic abnormality produced by the cause of death that is incompatible with death6
149870166Natural, homicidal, accidental, suicidalFour manners of death7
149870167Natural deathsCaused by disease without intervention of trauma8
149870168Accidental deathsDue to trauma occurring from acts no responsible person would have felt had a high probability of producing bodily injury or death9
149870169Homicidal deathsArise from acts a responsible person would have felt had a high probability of producing bodily injury or death; Someone other than the deceased took the action that caused the death10
149870170Suicidal deathsArise from acts a responsible person would have felt had a high probability of producing bodily injury or death; The deceased took the action that caused the death11
149870171Rigor mortis, livor mortis, algor mortisChanges that occur which can be used to estimate the time of death12
149870172Rigor mortisThe stiffening of the muscles that occurs following the death of a person13
149870173GlycogenThis chemical, normally found in the muscles, is used up and not reformed after death, causing rigor mortis14
1498701744Rigor mortis is seen _________ hours after death15
14987017524; 36Rigor mortis disappears between _____ and ______ hours after death16
149870176Livor mortisDiscoloration of the body which occurs from the settling of red blood cells after blood stops circulating17
14987017712Lividity becomes "fixed" (does not blanch when pressure is applied) roughly _______ hours after death18
149870178Algor mortisCooling of the body, assuming the temperature is lower than body temperature19
14987017918º; 20º;1.5ºRule of thumb for Algor mortis: A nearly nude body exposed to _____ºC - _____ºC is _______ºC of temperature drop per hour for the first 8 hours20
149870180Mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical, asphyxial5 classifications of traumatic deaths21
149870181Asphyxial deathDeath due to lack of oxygen to the brain22
149870182Mechanical traumaOccurs when applied physical force exceeds the tensile strength of the tissue to which the force is applied23
149870183YawingWhen a bullet enters the body sideways24
149870184ToxicologyStudy of poisons25
149870185Vitreous humorTransparent gelatinous substance filling the eyeball26
149870186LiverWhich organ is most heavily involved in drug metabolism?27
149870187OpiatesType of drugs best known as pain relievers28
149870188Codeine and Morphine___________ and _________ are two of the most known opiates29
149870189Synthetic opiatesDrugs made by simple modification of the morphine or codeine molecules; hydrocodone, oxymorphone, oxycodone30
149870190OxyCotin®Commercial form of oxycodone that has caused many deaths31
149870191AmphetaminesStimulants that create an excitatory condition characterized by elevations of heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate32
149870192Opiates; amphetamines__________ are depressants; __________ are stimulants33
149870193CocaineMade from the cocoa leaf; stimulant that resembles amphetamine and its abusive potential34
149870194CannabinoidsOtherwise known as marijuana; produces euphoria, perceptive alterations, and memory impairment35
149870195CyanideHighly toxic substance that is found in nature; interrupts the pathway for energy pathway for energy radiation in human biochemistry, producing a quick death36
149870196Forensic odontologyThe application of the arts and sciences of dentistry to the legal system37
149870197Rape, murder, child abuse, spousal abuseCommon crimes where bite marks are seen38
149870198Upper anterior, lower anteriorLooking at the initial entry point of a bite wound, the six _________ and six ________ should be identifiable39
149870199First and second bicuspidsThe ________________________ are rarely seen in bite marks40
150034744Forensic PsychologyThe application of psychological findings to legal processes41
150034745Pre-Trail examsIn forensic psychology, these are used to determine competency and criminal responsibility42
150034746Pre-sentence examsIn forensic pyschology, these are used to help the judge determine disposition for the offender43
150034747Sexual psychopath lawsOriginated in the mid-1930's and mandated the evaluation and treatment of sexual offenders44
150034748People vs. HawthorneCourt case that determined there was "no magic of an M.D. degree" and allowed properly trained psychologists to testify about a defendant's mental state45
150034749Hidden vs. Mutual LifeCourt case that determined the Supreme Court would permit psychologists to testify46
150034750Jenkins vs. United StatesCourt case in which the federal court allowed psychologists to testify as expert witnesses in criminal matters47
150043419Clinical________ psychologists are taught to evaluate their patients through interviews, psych tests and sometimes additional information from family members48
150043420MalingeringExaggerating an illness to escape work49
150043421Projective TestsThese psychological tests are based on the notion that if an individual is shown an ambiguous stimulus and asked to respond to it, his or her responses will reveal aspects of his or her personality50
150043422Rorschach TestThe psychological test that is used to assess personality structure, dynamics, presence or absence of a thought disorder, and accuracy of reality testing51
150853034TrueTrue or False: Bee and wasp stings are accidents52
150853035Focuses on the criminal component of the legal system with insectsMedicolegal entomology is .... what?53
150853036In foodStored product insects are found... where?54
150853037MACET (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Asphyxia)What are the classification of traumatic deaths?55
150853038NoDoes a penetrating wound have an exit wound?56
150853039YesDoes a perforating wound have an exit wound?57
150853040The insects that affect man and his immediate environmentUrban aspects of entomology deal with....?58
150853041The use of insects and their arthropod relatives that inhabit decomposing remains to aid legal investigationsWhat is forensic entomology?59
150853042Medicolegal, urban and stored product pestsWhat are the 3 branches of forensic entomology?60
150853043Removing bone marrow and digesting it with strong acidsHow can you confirm drowning with bone marrow?61
150853044A major artery or the heart has been damaged to cause excessive blood lossWhat is exsanguination?62
150853045Be given voluntarily and supportedFor a defendant's to be valid it must....?63
1508530461968 in Boston (Dr. Jonas Rappeport) American Academy of Psychiatry and LawWhn did AAPL emerge and what is it?64
15085304710 yearsAccording to APA what is the new certification time limit?65
150853048Yes, and even competency to be executed and waive rights under the constitutionCan a psychiatrist decide whether an individual is competent for the death sentence?66
150853049Homicide, felonies (robbery, arson, kidnapping, etc.), false/repressed memory (esp. with children)Which cases are usually assessed by a psychiatrist?67

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