AAMI Embalming 2 Week 2 Latest Update
2026 (Questions and Answers-Verified
solutions) 2026-2027
inexpensive, bactericidal,
inhibits growth of yeast and mold
rapidly destroys autolytic enzymes,
rapidly acts on body proteins (cross-links proteins) and
converts them to insoluble resins to stop
decomposition
produces rapid fixation
deodorizes amines formed during putrefaction. - Correct
Answers ✅Advantages of Formaldehyde
for Embalming
a colorless gas with an unpleasant, irritating odor
highly dehydrating
shown to have detrimental effect on nasal and pharyngeal
mucous
membranes of those exposed to levels as low as 0.05 ppm
acts quickly on the area with which it is in contact.
changes the color of the bile pigment bilirubin (yellow) to
biliverdin
(green) in the embalmed body
fixes discolorations
constricts capillaries
deteriorates with age
, AAMI Embalming 2 Week 2 Latest Update
2026 (Questions and Answers-Verified
solutions) 2026-2027
may be carcinogenic
has a very limited pH range
- if surrounding medium is too acidic, it polymerizes
- if surrounding medium is too alkaline, it decomposes -
Correct Answers ✅Disadvantages of Formaldehyde
for Embalming
React with and denature proteins; delay
decomposition; responsible for preservation. - Correct
Answers ✅Preservatives
kill microorganisms or render them incapable of
reproducing; responsible for disinfection. - Correct Answers
✅Germicides
Formaldehyde, Phenol and phenol derivatives
Gluteraldehyde - Correct Answers ✅Examples for
germicides
modify harsh effects, or control rate of action, of
preservatives. - Correct Answers ✅Modifying Agents
2026 (Questions and Answers-Verified
solutions) 2026-2027
inexpensive, bactericidal,
inhibits growth of yeast and mold
rapidly destroys autolytic enzymes,
rapidly acts on body proteins (cross-links proteins) and
converts them to insoluble resins to stop
decomposition
produces rapid fixation
deodorizes amines formed during putrefaction. - Correct
Answers ✅Advantages of Formaldehyde
for Embalming
a colorless gas with an unpleasant, irritating odor
highly dehydrating
shown to have detrimental effect on nasal and pharyngeal
mucous
membranes of those exposed to levels as low as 0.05 ppm
acts quickly on the area with which it is in contact.
changes the color of the bile pigment bilirubin (yellow) to
biliverdin
(green) in the embalmed body
fixes discolorations
constricts capillaries
deteriorates with age
, AAMI Embalming 2 Week 2 Latest Update
2026 (Questions and Answers-Verified
solutions) 2026-2027
may be carcinogenic
has a very limited pH range
- if surrounding medium is too acidic, it polymerizes
- if surrounding medium is too alkaline, it decomposes -
Correct Answers ✅Disadvantages of Formaldehyde
for Embalming
React with and denature proteins; delay
decomposition; responsible for preservation. - Correct
Answers ✅Preservatives
kill microorganisms or render them incapable of
reproducing; responsible for disinfection. - Correct Answers
✅Germicides
Formaldehyde, Phenol and phenol derivatives
Gluteraldehyde - Correct Answers ✅Examples for
germicides
modify harsh effects, or control rate of action, of
preservatives. - Correct Answers ✅Modifying Agents
