Which of these statements regarding the practice of embalming the dead body is true ?
A)After embalming, the skin retains its normal color.
B)A body must be embalmed if the person died of cancer.
C)A body must be embalmed if it is shipped by plane to another state.
D)The body will not decompose if it is embalmed.

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Embalming is not universally required by law, except under specific circumstances such as when a body is to be transported by plane to another state. This practice helps in preserving the body for the duration of the transport. The other statements are incorrect: embalming does not permanently retain the skin's normal color, is not mandated for deaths due to cancer, and does not stop decomposition indefinitely.

Which of These Statements Regarding the Practice of Embalming the Dead