Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Fire is a leading cause of death in the United States.
2. Most fatalities in fires are directly the result of the effects of flames, not the asphyxiation caused by toxic gases.
3. Seriously burned remains of pigs, deer, or large dogs can be mistaken for human remains.
4. Fingerprints should be discounted as a means of identification if any of the skin tissue of the finger remains intact.
5. A body may be embalmed in the interim because such practices will not interfere with the ongoing investigation.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE