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Category - Sciences - Embalming

What happens if the body is not embalmed?
  1. Bacteria begin to break down tissue.
  2. Enzymes begin to break down the tissue.
  3. Gasses cause extreme swelling.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - Shortly after death, bacteria and enzymes begin to break down body tissues. If embalming is not performed, the bacteria and enzymes can cause clostridium perfringens. Clostridium perfringens then results in extreme gas buildup, which swells the tissues.
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