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Question 51

Which statements accurately describe natron's use in embalming? Select all that apply.

  1. Salt mixtureCorrect answer
  2. Only table salt
  3. Dried the bodyCorrect answer
  4. Colored the skin

Explanation

Natron is a naturally occurring blend of salts that embalmers used to draw moisture from a body. Calling it ordinary table salt alone misidentifies the material, while coloring was not its relevant function here.

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