Autopsy Essentials

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Which of the following is the first demonstrable change that occurs after death?

  • Decomposition
  • Rigor mortis
  • Livor mortis
  • Algor mortis (correct)

What is the rate of body cooling at room temperature during the first hour after death?

  • 0.5 deg F/hr
  • 1 deg F/hr
  • 1.5 to 2 deg F/hr
  • 2 to 2.5 deg F/hr (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a postmortem change?

  • Rigor mortis
  • Livor mortis
  • Decomposition
  • Taphonomy (correct)

What is the retention time of autopsy specimens?

<p>The time it takes for autopsy specimens to be retained (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of the time of death?

<p>Decomposition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a postmortem change?

<p>Algor mortis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average rate of body cooling at room temperature during the next 12 to 18 hours after death?

<p>1.5 to 2 deg F/hr (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of decay and breakdown of tissues after death?

<p>Decomposition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common postmortem change that occurs in a dead body?

<p>Taphonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the rigidity of muscles after death?

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