VMD-0248
QUESTION
Death of animal is assessed by:
(a) Stoppage of respiration
(b) Loss of corneal reflex
(c) Cooling of the body
(d) Pedalling movements of legs
OPTIONS
(A) (a) is true and (b), (c) & (d) are false
(B) (b) is true and (a), (c) & (d) are false
(C) (a), (b) and (c) are true & (d) is false
(D) (d) is true and (a), (b) and (c) are false
ANSWER
(C) (a), (b) and (c) are true & (d) is false
EXPLANATION
Death is assessed by irreversible cessation of vital functions and postmortem signs; cessation of respiration, loss of corneal reflex, and progressive cooling of the body are consistent with death. Pedaling movements can occur reflexly around the time of death and do not indicate continued vital function, so statements a, b, and c are true while d is false.
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