PLTW Questions with Correct Answers
Cause of death Correct Answer-The specific injury, trauma, or disease
that directly caused the victim's death.
Mechanism of death Correct Answer-What happens physiologically
(inside the body) to result in death.
Manner of death Correct Answer-The circumstances that result in death,
which are designated as natural or unnatural.
Muscular system Correct Answer-Forms the body's external covering;
protects deeper tissue from injury, helps regulate body temp. Key
structures: skeletal, cardiac, smooth.
Nervous system Correct Answer-Responds to internal and external
changes by acting on appropriate response; processes information. Key
structures: brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors.
Cardiovascular system Correct Answer-Pumps blood around body;
transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste. Key structures:
Heart, blood vessels (veins, arteries, and capillaries).
Integumentary system Correct Answer-
Cause of death Correct Answer-The specific injury, trauma, or disease
that directly caused the victim's death.
Mechanism of death Correct Answer-What happens physiologically
(inside the body) to result in death.
Manner of death Correct Answer-The circumstances that result in death,
which are designated as natural or unnatural.
Muscular system Correct Answer-Forms the body's external covering;
protects deeper tissue from injury, helps regulate body temp. Key
structures: skeletal, cardiac, smooth.
Nervous system Correct Answer-Responds to internal and external
changes by acting on appropriate response; processes information. Key
structures: brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors.
Cardiovascular system Correct Answer-Pumps blood around body;
transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste. Key structures:
Heart, blood vessels (veins, arteries, and capillaries).
Integumentary system Correct Answer-
