Hi Students,
This is an extra credit book reading worth 40 points. The book should be in the book store by the end of next week. If you do not wish to wait, you can always order the book on-line. You will be evaluated by a discussion group and a short quiz. In the discussion group you will be asked at least one question from the list below to answer without the benefit of using the book as a reference.You will be given more than one opportunity if you miss a question. This portion will be worth 20 points. The written quiz will also be worth 20 points and in this case you may use the book. You are not allowed to use another person's book during the quiz. The book is in paperback and not expensive. It is an easy read and very entertaining so enjoy. The due date of this activity is November 3rd.
"Stiff"
By Mary Roach
1. List and describe at least three unscrupulous methods used to acquire cadavers used in medical schools. Chose one example that is in the last century.
2. List and describe two methods used to circumvent illegal cadaver acquisition.
3. Who and when was the first person to describe the closed loop flow of blood through the body.
4. Describe the stages a corpse undergoes in the process of decay.
5. How is soil used in the study of forensic science?
6. Describe the abilities of dogs in forensics?
7. How old is the practice of open caskets and embalming? What was the first president to have had the honor to be paraded as a corpse?
8. In brief detail outline some of the interesting aspect of cadaver preparation for open casket funerals.
9. What is more damaging to the brain, front or side impact and why?
10. What two objects in a car are the most hazardous during an accident and how have these been mitigated to reduce fatality?
11. Describe what happens to a pedestrian if hit by a car.
12. What was the cause of death for the TWA flight 800 passengers and the evidence that lead to this conclusion?
13. What MPH can someone fall into water and still survive?
14. What is the terminal velocity of a falling human body?
15. What are the three theories of why humans are "knocked down" so readily compared to other animals?
16. What and why are frangible bullets developed?
17. List some of the bizarre methods to determine death?
18. Is there any "Fold of Broca". You must use your textbook with the "Stiff" book to answer this question.
19. What are the definitions of death and what conditions complicate this definition?
20. Very briefly describe successes made in head transplants.
21. How is the brain "privileged?"
22. Make a short list of how human flesh is used in medical treatment?
23. What country is likely still practicing this form of medicine?
24. How do some cultures honor their elders with regard to flesh feedings?
25. Describe briefly the process of water reduction and list its advantages over cremation.