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What occurs when oxygen is no longer supplied to the muscles?
What occurs when oxygen is no longer supplied to the muscles?
- Brain remains active
- Muscle remains active
- Breathing
- Muscle relaxation (correct)
What is the initial process of decomposition that occurs after death?
What is the initial process of decomposition that occurs after death?
- Autolysis (correct)
- Bacterial Hydrolysis
- Putrefaction
- None of the above
Under what circumstances are autopsies required by law?
Under what circumstances are autopsies required by law?
- For all deceased individuals
- For individuals who died unexpectedly (correct)
- For unattended death and cause of death is unknown (correct)
- For children 10 and under (correct)
What characterizes the decomposition process which occurs after death?
What characterizes the decomposition process which occurs after death?
What is the time interval between a person's death and when their body is found?
What is the time interval between a person's death and when their body is found?
How much does a body's temperature drop per hour after death?
How much does a body's temperature drop per hour after death?
What indicates that livor mortis has become fixed?
What indicates that livor mortis has become fixed?
If undigested food is found in the stomach, what does this indicate?
If undigested food is found in the stomach, what does this indicate?
What happens to the pupils of the eyes immediately after death?
What happens to the pupils of the eyes immediately after death?
Decomposition is a natural process that occurs after death.
Decomposition is a natural process that occurs after death.
Autolysis and putrefaction are the same process.
Autolysis and putrefaction are the same process.
The brain generally dies within 3-7 minutes.
The brain generally dies within 3-7 minutes.
Attended deaths occur when a physician certifies the time of death.
Attended deaths occur when a physician certifies the time of death.
The dry decay stage occurs between days 20 to 50.
The dry decay stage occurs between days 20 to 50.
Clouding of the eyes occurs soon after death.
Clouding of the eyes occurs soon after death.
Livor mortis appears soon after death and can become fixed after 2 hours.
Livor mortis appears soon after death and can become fixed after 2 hours.
Potassium levels in the eye increase after death, allowing forensic investigators to determine the time of death more reliably.
Potassium levels in the eye increase after death, allowing forensic investigators to determine the time of death more reliably.
The face becomes unrecognizable after 24 hours.
The face becomes unrecognizable after 24 hours.
Livor mortis involves blood settling in the lower part of the body.
Livor mortis involves blood settling in the lower part of the body.
Algor mortis refers to the decrease in body temperature postmortem.
Algor mortis refers to the decrease in body temperature postmortem.
Rigor mortis begins in the jaw and neck, and develops throughout the body.
Rigor mortis begins in the jaw and neck, and develops throughout the body.
Fixed livor mortis means that the blood has settled irrevocably, indicating that no further changes in the position of the body are possible after death.
Fixed livor mortis means that the blood has settled irrevocably, indicating that no further changes in the position of the body are possible after death.
Lack of oxygen leads to cell death, which is crucial in understanding the process of decomposition.
Lack of oxygen leads to cell death, which is crucial in understanding the process of decomposition.
Autolysis is a natural part of decomposition that begins shortly after death.
Autolysis is a natural part of decomposition that begins shortly after death.
An autopsy helps in understanding unexpected deaths, especially in cases involving children.
An autopsy helps in understanding unexpected deaths, especially in cases involving children.
The handling of the body and investigations varies significantly based on the circumstances of death.
The handling of the body and investigations varies significantly based on the circumstances of death.
Putrefaction is primarily caused by the action of bacteria and signifies advanced stages of decomposition.
Putrefaction is primarily caused by the action of bacteria and signifies advanced stages of decomposition.
What is the first stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
What is the first stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
What is the second stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
What is the second stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
What is the third stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
What is the third stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
What is the fourth stage of decomposition and how long does it last? List three facts about this stage.
What is the fourth stage of decomposition and how long does it last? List three facts about this stage.
What is the fifth stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
What is the fifth stage of decomposition and how long does it last? Provide three facts about this stage.
When was the US Constitution written?
When was the US Constitution written?
What are the three branches of government?
What are the three branches of government?
Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury?
Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury?
The first 10 amendments are known as the?
The first 10 amendments are known as the?
What is the definition of metamorphosis?
What is the definition of metamorphosis?
How many stages are in the life cycle of a blowfly?
How many stages are in the life cycle of a blowfly?
What is the definition of Carrion?
What is the definition of Carrion?
How do insects help determine post-mortem interval (PMI)?
How do insects help determine post-mortem interval (PMI)?
What environmental factors speed up decomposition?
What environmental factors speed up decomposition?
Where does the body decompose the slowest?
Where does the body decompose the slowest?
At what stage of decomposition are maggots no longer visible?
At what stage of decomposition are maggots no longer visible?
How many species of blowflies are there?
How many species of blowflies are there?
What stage of decomposition does skin slippage occur?
What stage of decomposition does skin slippage occur?
What stage does the decomposing body become an "island?"
What stage does the decomposing body become an "island?"
What is Pallor Mortis?
What is Pallor Mortis?
Describe primary flaccidity and secondary flaccidity.
Describe primary flaccidity and secondary flaccidity.
What did you find most fascinating/surprising about body decomposition?
What did you find most fascinating/surprising about body decomposition?
Flashcards
What is the first indicator of death?
What is the first indicator of death?
The cessation of heartbeat, marking the beginning of death.
What is rigor mortis?
What is rigor mortis?
Stiffening of muscles after death due to the breakdown of tissues.
What is putrefaction?
What is putrefaction?
Process of decomposition caused by bacterial activity occurring after death.
What is autolysis?
What is autolysis?
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What is livor mortis?
What is livor mortis?
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What is algor mortis?
What is algor mortis?
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What is the bloating stage of decomposition?
What is the bloating stage of decomposition?
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What happens to the body's color during bloating?
What happens to the body's color during bloating?
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What is an autopsy?
What is an autopsy?
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What is putrefaction's role in decomposition?
What is putrefaction's role in decomposition?
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What is the post-mortem interval (PMI)?
What is the post-mortem interval (PMI)?
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How much does body temperature drop each hour after death?
How much does body temperature drop each hour after death?
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What is primary flaccidity?
What is primary flaccidity?
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What indicates livor mortis is fixed?
What indicates livor mortis is fixed?
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What is the first stage of decomposition?
What is the first stage of decomposition?
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During which decomposition stage does rigor mortis begin?
During which decomposition stage does rigor mortis begin?
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What happens to livor mortis during the decay stage?
What happens to livor mortis during the decay stage?
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What does undigested food indicate about the time of death?
What does undigested food indicate about the time of death?
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What happens to the pupils of the eyes post-mortem?
What happens to the pupils of the eyes post-mortem?
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What is decomposition?
What is decomposition?
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Are autolysis and putrefaction the same process?
Are autolysis and putrefaction the same process?
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Is there a fixed time frame for diagnosing death?
Is there a fixed time frame for diagnosing death?
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Do attended deaths always require a medical examiner?
Do attended deaths always require a medical examiner?
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Does the dry decay stage occur within 20-30 days after death?
Does the dry decay stage occur within 20-30 days after death?
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Does clouding of the cornea occur immediately after death?
Does clouding of the cornea occur immediately after death?
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Does livor mortis become fixed after the eyes look opaque?
Does livor mortis become fixed after the eyes look opaque?
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Do potassium levels increase in the eye post-mortem?
Do potassium levels increase in the eye post-mortem?
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Does the face lose its recognizable features after 24 hours?
Does the face lose its recognizable features after 24 hours?
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Does livor mortis occur in the lower part of the body?
Does livor mortis occur in the lower part of the body?
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What is algor mortis?
What is algor mortis?
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Where does rigor mortis begin?
Where does rigor mortis begin?
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What does fixed livor mortis mean?
What does fixed livor mortis mean?
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What happens when cells lack oxygen?
What happens when cells lack oxygen?
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Is autolysis a natural process?
Is autolysis a natural process?
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Why are autopsies important?
Why are autopsies important?
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How does the handling of a body vary in different death situations?
How does the handling of a body vary in different death situations?
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What causes putrefaction?
What causes putrefaction?
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Study Notes
Autolysis and Decomposition
- Autolysis is the self-dissolution of body tissues by enzymes.
- Putrefaction is the decomposition and bloating from microbes.
- Livor mortis is the settling of blood in the body after death.
- Livor mortis appears around 20-30 minutes after death and becomes fixed after 8 hours.
- Algor mortis is the loss of body temperature after death.
- Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the muscles after death.
Time of Death Estimation
- Post-mortem interval (PMI) is the time between death and discovery of the body.
- Environmental factors (temperature) and body composition affect cooling rate.
- Livor mortis, algor mortis, and rigor mortis are used to estimate PMI.
- Livor mortis fixes after approximately 8 hours.
- Rigor mortis usually appears 2-4 hours after death and disappears after 12-48 hours.
- Algor mortis follows a predictable cooling rate.
- Autopsy is a process to determine the cause of death.
- Autopsies are often required for unattended deaths.
Confirmation of Death
- A cause of death might need confirmation.
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Explore the processes of autolysis, putrefaction, and the various post-mortem changes in the human body. Understand how livor mortis, rigor mortis, and algor mortis assist in estimating the time of death. This quiz will test your knowledge on forensic science concepts and the factors influencing the post-mortem interval.
