Session 2: Learning from the Dead

Question 1

What is involved in an autopsy? (General steps)

Answer 1

History
External examination
Internal examination
Additional tests

Question 2

Briefly explain external examination.

Answer 2

Looking for any natural cause of disease
Any injury
Rash
Anything found on skin etc.

Question 3

Briefly explain internal examination.

Answer 3

Going though all systems in the body.

Question 4

Give examples of additional tests done.

Answer 4

Histology
Toxicology
Biochemistry
Microbiology

Question 5

Different types of pathology.

Answer 5

Neuropathology
Paediatric pathology
Forensic pathology