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on: Aug 17, 2018
The human body decomposes differently depending on many factors including the environment. One guide on decomposition is given as Casper's law (or ratio).
  Based on Casper's Law, if all other factors are equal, which body will decompose the fastest?
 
  A) A body lying on the ground
  B) A body in a warm lake
  C) A body in a cool body of water
  D) A body buried in the ground in a shallow grave

Question 2

What is the role of the medical examiner?
 
  A) The role of the medical examiner is to determine the time of death.
  B) The role of the medical examiner is to determine the exact cause of death.
  C) The role of the medical examiner is conduct autopsies.
  D) All of the above are duties and roles of the medical examiner.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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