Skeletal remains are found and authorities have no clue about who the person might be. What would the pathologist be able to tell authorities about the victim?
A. Age at time of death, sex and cause of death
B. Race, height and age at time of death
C. Sex, past medical conditions, and cause of death
D. Race, height, and past medical conditions
Answer: B
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