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Here is your complete FMT exam Q&A guide. Here is a quick summary of what's covered:

Summary of Topics Covered

Topic	Key Questions Included
1. Mechanical Asphyxia	Definition, classical signs of asphyxia (CCOPEF), classification of asphyxial deaths, hanging vs strangulation, Tardieu's spots, Burking, drowning (diatom test)
2. Sexual Jurisprudence	Rape definition + IPC sections, medical exam of victim, hymen significance, spermatozoa timing, statutory rape, sodomy, MTP Act 2021 amendments
3. Regional Injuries	Head injuries (EDH/SDH/lucid interval), skull fractures (ring/contre-coup/pond), neck injuries (hyoid, thyroid), chest injuries (traumatic asphyxia), abdominal injuries
4. Abortions	Medical vs legal definition, classification, MTP Act 1971 (2021 amendment - up to 20/24 weeks), criminal abortion methods, PM findings, IPC sections
5. Corrosives	Definition, classification, mode of action (coagulation vs liquefaction necrosis), H2SO4 signs/symptoms + PM findings, acid vs alkali comparison, acid attack IPC provisions
6. Heat Injuries	Classification, heat stroke (features, bad prognosis signs), autopsy findings (Purkinje cell changes, hypothalamus), burns (ante-mortem vs post-mortem), HbCO significance, Rule of Nines, electric mark

Key high-yield points to memorise:

5 gm% reduced Hb needed for cyanosis
Diatom test confirms ante-mortem drowning
Lucid interval = EDH (middle meningeal artery)
MTP 2021: 20 weeks (1 doctor), 24 weeks (2 doctors), >24 weeks (Medical Board)
Acids cause coagulation necrosis; Alkalis cause liquefaction necrosis
Heat stroke: >106°F/41°C + NO sweating
Pugilistic attitude = post-mortem heat artifact (NOT ante-mortem)
HbCO cherry-red colour = person was alive in fire

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