Multiple choice

Autopsy is the examination of

  1. animals

  2. plants

  3. body

  4. dead body

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Autopsy (or post-mortem examination) is the thorough examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death and investigate disease processes. It involves dissection and analysis of organs and tissues. The key distinction from regular medical examination is that it is performed on deceased persons, not living patients or animals.