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During which phase of algor mortis does the body temperature remain relatively stable for 30 minutes to three hours?
During which phase of algor mortis does the body temperature remain relatively stable for 30 minutes to three hours?
- Initial phase (correct)
- Intermediate phase
- Terminal phase
- None of the above
What factors can influence the rate at which a body cools down?
What factors can influence the rate at which a body cools down?
- Difference between body temperature and environmental temperature
- Ventilation and humidity of the surrounding area
- Clothing
- All of the above (correct)
Why is the cooling rate no longer useful to estimate the time of death after the body has reached environmental temperature?
Why is the cooling rate no longer useful to estimate the time of death after the body has reached environmental temperature?
- The body temperature remains constant after reaching environmental temperature (correct)
- The body temperature continues to decrease after reaching environmental temperature
- The body temperature fluctuates after reaching environmental temperature
- None of the above
Which body parts are most likely to develop adipocere?
Which body parts are most likely to develop adipocere?
What is the main factor that inhibits adipocere formation?
What is the main factor that inhibits adipocere formation?
What is the typical post mortem interval for the presence of adipocere?
What is the typical post mortem interval for the presence of adipocere?
Which insects deposit their eggs on human remains?
Which insects deposit their eggs on human remains?
Which process of decomposition is visible to the naked eye?
Which process of decomposition is visible to the naked eye?
What is the first noticeable sign of the bloating phase of putrefaction?
What is the first noticeable sign of the bloating phase of putrefaction?
What is the last phase of decomposition?
What is the last phase of decomposition?
What factors can affect the time it takes for a body to be reduced to a skeleton?
What factors can affect the time it takes for a body to be reduced to a skeleton?
Which insect is unique in that it has a long lifecycle and lays eggs only in the shade?
Which insect is unique in that it has a long lifecycle and lays eggs only in the shade?
What can the presence of maggots on a decomposing body indicate?
What can the presence of maggots on a decomposing body indicate?
What can the absence of eggs or maggots on a body indicate?
What can the absence of eggs or maggots on a body indicate?
What can studying the life cycle of insects on a body help determine?
What can studying the life cycle of insects on a body help determine?
Which of the following animals tend to eat soft exposed tissue around the eyes, ears, lips, and genitals of a body?
Which of the following animals tend to eat soft exposed tissue around the eyes, ears, lips, and genitals of a body?
What factor can accelerate the rate of decomposition in a body?
What factor can accelerate the rate of decomposition in a body?
What is the optimal temperature range for accelerated decomposition?
What is the optimal temperature range for accelerated decomposition?
What is the process by which body fat converts into a substance described as soapy, waxy, greasy, and cheeselike under moist conditions?
What is the process by which body fat converts into a substance described as soapy, waxy, greasy, and cheeselike under moist conditions?
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