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NBE Funeral Service Director

Category - Sciences - Funeral Service Sciences

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What as atrophy?
  1. The thickening of the blood in the bloodstream
  2. The breaking of the femur
  3. The wasting or significant decrease in the size of tissue or an organ
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - Atrophy is known as the wasting or significant decrease in the size of tissue or an organ. This usually occurs after death. Embalmers usual confront atrophy in corpses of individuals who were infirmed or extremely sedentary. Atrophy can present challenges to viewings.
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