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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in the Introduction, “Everyone wants to know the details of dying, though few are willing to” what?
(a) “Speculate.”
(b) “Investigate.”
(c) “Say so.”
(d) “Ask the tough questions.”

2. What did Dr. Nuland’s grandmother eventually die from?
(a) Asphyxia.
(b) Dementia.
(c) Myocardial infarction.
(d) A stroke.

3. Harold Bliss was the first documented case of death by what means?
(a) Electrocution.
(b) Automotive accident.
(c) Allergic reaction.
(d) Radiation exposure.

4. What was the name of Dr. Nuland’s brother?
(a) Roger Nuland.
(b) Robert Nuland.
(c) Edmond Nuland.
(d) Harvey Nuland.

5. When did the first correctly diagnosed myocardial infarction occur?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1935.
(c) 1878.
(d) 1893.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to systematic study of the unique chemical fingerprints that specific cellular processes leave behind?

2. Dr. Nuland theorizes that 85% of the aging population will die from one of seven primary causes, which he refers to as what in Chapter 4?

3. What was the profession of James McCarty?

4. What refers to neurotransmitters that are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during exercise, excitement, pain, consumption of spicy food, love and orgasm?

5. What is the title of Chapter 6?

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