This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Asphyxia, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Burking consist of 
Select and explain. 
A. Smothering and traumatic asphyxia, B. Choking and drowning, C. Gagging only, D. Traumatic asphyxia only
A: Smothering and traumatic asphyxia
Answer: A: Smothering and traumatic asphyxia 
Explanation: Burking is a method of homicidal smothering & traumatic asphyxia named after Burke & Hare Ref: The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology 28th edition pg: 190