NCIS season 5 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a medical class, a cadaver's examination reveals a hidden murder, marked by a mercury injection in the brain. The NCIS team, amidst playful banter about getting a puppy, shifts focus to this curious case. The victim, with a history of a violent lifestyle and prison time, becomes a point of intrigue as the team uncovers his connections to the FBI and his recent activities. Interviews at various locations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the four lobes of the cerebrum mentioned by Lieutenant Greer?
The four lobes are the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
What abnormality is discovered in the cadaver's brain during the classroom examination?
An injection of mercury, indicating murder.
Why is McGee considering getting a puppy?
He wants a companion to greet him excitedly when he gets home.
What is the approximate weight of an adult human brain?
It weighs approximately three pounds.
How many neurons and synapses does the cerebral cortex contain?
It contains one billion neurons and one million billion connections or synapses.
What did Ducky find peculiar about the cadaver?
The cadaver was a murder victim, with mercury injected into the brain.
What background information is revealed about the cadaver?
The victim had a violent life and likely spent several years in prison.
What leads the NCIS team to suspect the cadaver was a murder victim?
The presence of mercury in the brain and the lack of an autopsy.
Who is Lieutenant Greer?
A character present during the cadaver examination, knowledgeable about the brain.
What is McGee's reason for wanting a puppy?
To have someone excited and comforting to come home to.
What does the team initially think about the cadaver?
They believe it to be a natural death until discovering the mercury injection.
Why does the cadaver's brain matter to the NCIS team?
It reveals key information about the victim's death and leads to a murder investigation.
Who is Mr. Palmer in the classroom scene?
He is asked to cradle the brain during the cadaver examination.
What discovery leads to the revelation that the cadaver was a murder victim?
The injection of mercury found in the brain.
How does the team react to the discovery of murder in the cadaver examination?
They are surprised and begin an investigation into the unusual death.
