“Solid” edema is the result of:

This discoloration is the result of the reaction of HCHO with hemoglobin to form methyl hemoglobin:

Chemical reactions may occur between the drugs that the decedent was taking and the embalming chemicals.  For example, some embalming fluids may form ___________ when they come in contact with certain antibiotics.

Postmortem stain is an extravascular discoloration of tissues due to:

These modifying agents help maintain a constant pH of the embalming solution:

A mechanical aid to deal with edema would be:

The primary dilution of embalming fluid/solution takes place:

Tardieu spots are ___________________ blood discolorations.

The following sutures are best suited to secure the trocar puncture site:                                              I              baseball                                              II             intradermal                                              III            “N”                                              IV            whip                                              V             purse-string

A characteristic of intracellular edema is: