Which of the following statements is true concerning the practice of embalming and preparation of the body for burial?

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In the 1920s, many funeral directors sought to make the corpse look as though it were alive, leading to the use of cosmetics and other techniques in the preparation of the body for burial. A is false as embalming was used for centuries before World War I. B is false as the germ theory of disease did impact the popularity of embalming, as it was seen as a way to prevent the spread of disease.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Practice