10 Questions
Which of the following is the first demonstrable change that occurs after death?
Algor mortis
What is the rate of body cooling at room temperature during the first hour after death?
2 to 2.5 deg F/hr
Which of the following is NOT considered a postmortem change?
Taphonomy
What is the retention time of autopsy specimens?
The time it takes for autopsy specimens to be retained
Which of the following is a reliable indicator of the time of death?
Decomposition
Which of the following is NOT considered a postmortem change?
Algor mortis
What is the average rate of body cooling at room temperature during the next 12 to 18 hours after death?
1.5 to 2 deg F/hr
What is the term used to describe the process of decay and breakdown of tissues after death?
Decomposition
Which of the following is a common postmortem change that occurs in a dead body?
Taphonomy
What is the term used to describe the rigidity of muscles after death?
Rigor mortis
Test your knowledge on postmortem changes, autopsy incisions and techniques, retention time of autopsy specimens, and normal organ weights and length measurements in this informative quiz.
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