An autopsy is:
A)performed only in the case of a sudden,violent,or unexplained death.
B)performed to inspect a tissue sample to determine whether appropriate treatment was provided.
C)the proper medical term for organ donation.
D)an examination of a body after death to determine cause of death or for medical research purposes.

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An autopsy may be performed to determine the cause of death or for medical research purposes.If a patient's death is due to sudden,violent,or unexplained circumstances,or if it occurs less than 24 hours after hospitalization,the law gives the coroner permission to study the body by dissection to determine whether there is evidence of foul play.

An Autopsy Is