This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Gettler test detects 
Select and explain. 
A. Magnesium content of blood in drowning, B. Weight of lungs in drowning, C. Chloride content of blood in drowing, D. All of the above
C: Chloride content of blood in drowing
Answer: C: Chloride content of blood in drowing 
Explanation: Gettler test estimates chloride content of blood is drowning. It is helpul in differentiating  fresh water drowning from sea water drowning.