18 Questions
What is the primary assumption of Newton's Law of Cooling in the context of algor mortis?
The temperature at death is normal (36.80C, 98.40F).
Which of the following factors can modify the rate of cooling of a dead body?
Body size and build
What is the purpose of taking serial readings of the liver, ear, and nose temperatures in death investigation?
To estimate the time of death
According to Simpson's method, what is the average temperature decrease per hour in the first 12 hours after death?
1.5°C (2.7°F) per hour
What is post-mortem hypostasis or lividity?
The movement of blood to the dependent parts of the body after death
Which of the following can affect the formation of post-mortem hypostasis or lividity?
Pressure on a vessel
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of post-mortem hypostasis or lividity?
Internal pressure
What is the estimated time frame for the onset of rigor mortis?
3-6 hours after death
What is the primary effect of cold stiffness on the body?
Postponement of rigor mortis
What is the primary advantage of estimating the post-mortem interval using entomology?
Identification of the location of the body
What is the primary challenge in estimating the post-mortem interval?
Multiple variables affecting the onset of post-mortem changes
What is the recommended approach to estimating the post-mortem interval?
Giving a wide range of possible times
What is the term for the breakdown of the body following death due to chemical processes, bacteria, fungi, animals, or insect predators?
Decomposition
What is the term for the digestion of the body's own tissues by its own chemical reactions?
Autolysis
What is the term for the formation of a waxy compound material from body fat in damp and cool conditions?
Adipocere
What is the term for the drying out and preservation of the body in dry conditions?
Mummification
What environmental factor accelerates decomposition?
Heat
What is the term for the green discolouration of the skin due to the proliferation of bacteria?
Marbling
Explore the changes that occur after death, including the time of death, manner of death, and disposal of the body. Learn about the normal body temperature, rate of loss, and cooling mechanisms. Perfect for forensic medicine students!
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