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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
Which of the following factors can influence the rate at which a body cools down?
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?
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?
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?
Which phase of decomposition is known as the start of skeletonisation?
Which phase of decomposition is known as the start of skeletonisation?
Which insects are particularly interested in feeding on the keratin in hair?
Which insects are particularly interested in feeding on the keratin in hair?
Which of the following is a condition necessary for adipocere formation?
Which of the following is a condition necessary for adipocere formation?
Which body parts are most likely to develop adipocere?
Which body parts are most likely to develop adipocere?
What is the approximate post mortem interval for the presence of adipocere?
What is the approximate post mortem interval for the presence of adipocere?
Which of the following factors can influence the manifestation of adipocere in buried bodies?
Which of the following factors can influence the manifestation of adipocere in buried bodies?
Which of the following statements about blowflies is true?
Which of the following statements about blowflies is true?
What is the role of a forensic entomologist in determining the post mortem interval?
What is the role of a forensic entomologist in determining the post mortem interval?
In the case described in the text, how did the forensic entomologist determine the time of death?
In the case described in the text, how did the forensic entomologist determine the time of death?
What can maggots on a decomposing body indicate about the deceased person?
What can maggots on a decomposing body indicate about the deceased person?
Which factor can accelerate the rate of decomposition in a body?
Which 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?
Which process describes the conversion of body fat into a soapy, waxy substance?
Which process describes the conversion of body fat into a soapy, waxy substance?
What is the purpose of studying the phases of decomposition?
What is the purpose of studying the phases of decomposition?
