Animal Bite Marks Forensics

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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

Which of the following factors can influence the rate at which a body cools down?

Difference between body temperature and environmental temperature

Humidity of the surrounding area

Clothing worn by the body

All of the above (correct)

After the body has cooled down to reach environmental temperature, what is no longer useful to estimate the time of death?

Rate of cooling (correct)

Body weight

Length of the temperature plateau

None of the above

Which process of decomposition is visible to the naked eye?

Putrefaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the first noticeable sign of the bloating phase of putrefaction?

Greenish discoloration on the lower abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of decomposition is known as the start of skeletonisation?

Post decay phase Signup and view all the answers

Which insects are particularly interested in feeding on the keratin in hair?

House moths Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a condition necessary for adipocere formation?

Presence of moisture Signup and view all the answers

Which body parts are most likely to develop adipocere?

Cheeks and buttocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate post mortem interval for the presence of adipocere?

3-6 months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can influence the manifestation of adipocere in buried bodies?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about blowflies is true?

Blowflies can lay eggs on a partially buried body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a forensic entomologist in determining the post mortem interval?

To collect insect specimens from the body. Signup and view all the answers

In the case described in the text, how did the forensic entomologist determine the time of death?

By analyzing the winter blowfly found on the body. Signup and view all the answers

What can maggots on a decomposing body indicate about the deceased person?

They can indicate specific drugs ingested prior to death. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can accelerate the rate of decomposition in a body?

Sepsis before death Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal temperature range for accelerated decomposition?

Between 25 and 38 degrees Celsius Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the conversion of body fat into a soapy, waxy substance?

Saponification Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of studying the phases of decomposition?

To determine the post mortem interval Signup and view all the answers