NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
Question
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Fresh Body Stage
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Bloat Stage
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Putrefaction
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Putrid Dry Remains
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Detailed explanation-1: -Stage two of human decomposition consists of bloating to the body. Leaked enzymes from the first stage begin producing many gases. Due to the gases, the human body can double in size, giving it that bloated look.The sulfur-containing compounds that the bacteria release also cause skin discoloration.
Detailed explanation-2: -STAGE 2: Bloat The second stage of human decomposition, bloating, occurs a short time after death. According to forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe, as bacteria grow and reproduce, they produce gasses (some, odorous and called putrefaction) that may cause bloating or push fluids out of the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -A corpse generally progresses through five stages of decomposition-fresh, bloat (autolysis), active decay (putrefaction), advanced decay and skeletonisation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Stage 3: Putrefaction-4 to 10 days after death The build up of gas resulting from the intense activity of the multiplying bacteria, creates pressure within the body. This pressure inflates the body and forces fluids out of cells and blood vessels and into the body cavity.
Detailed explanation-5: -Putrefaction is a microorganism-driven process that results in foul odor, skin discoloration, purge, and bloating. Various decompositional gases including methane, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen will cause the body to bloat.