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What does the Post Mortem Interval primarily measure?
What does the Post Mortem Interval primarily measure?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when estimating time since death?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when estimating time since death?
What is the first step in determining the Post Mortem Interval?
What is the first step in determining the Post Mortem Interval?
What contributes to the total estimation of time since death?
What contributes to the total estimation of time since death?
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Why is exposure of bone to the atmosphere significant in forensic science?
Why is exposure of bone to the atmosphere significant in forensic science?
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Study Notes
Post Mortem Interval (PMI)
- PMI is the time interval between death and the discovery of the body.
- It involves determining the "triggering event," which is the exposure of the bone to the atmosphere that starts the weathering process.
- Determining PMI involves assessing the time it took for the bone to become defleshed and exposed, then adding the time it took for the bone to reach its current state of weathering.
- The weathering stage is observed at the time of the bone's recovery.
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This quiz explores the concept of Post Mortem Interval (PMI), focusing on the time between death and the discovery of a body. It examines the processes involved in determining PMI through weathering stages of bones. Test your understanding of the factors that influence PMI in forensic science.
