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Signs Of Death

(1) Cadaveric appearance; ashy white colour. (2) Cessation of the circulation and respiration, no sound being heard by the stethoscope. Cessation of the circulation may be determined by (a) placing a ligature round the base of a finger (Magnus' te


Action Of Poisons; Classification Of Poisons

=Action of Poisons.=--They may act either locally or only after absorption into the system. 1. Local Action, as seen in (a) corrosive poisons; (b) irritant poisons, causing congestion and inflammation of the mucous membranes--e.g., metallic and

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