NBE Funeral Directing Practice Exam

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Which term is defined as a dead human body?

Cadaver
Deceased
Remains
Corpse

The correct answer is: Deceased

The term that is specifically defined as a dead human body is "cadaver." A cadaver typically refers to a deceased human body that is used for medical research or education. Although "remains" can also refer to the physical remnants of a body, it is a broader term that may denote any part of a dead body, including bones or ashes after cremation. "Corpse" is another term directly indicating a dead body, often used in legal or forensic contexts to describe a body that has not undergone significant decomposition. The term "deceased" refers to a person who has died and is not specifically tied to the physical state of the body. Therefore, the most accurate term for a dead human body in general usage is "cadaver," as it explicitly identifies the body itself in contrast to the other terms that might refer to broader concepts or states related to death.