PBS 1.2.2 Time of Death

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This occurs 2-4 hours after death, where the blood pools due to gravity. The area affected is a bluish-red color.

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livor mortis

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The cooling of body temperature after death is:

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algor mortis

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The process that causes the muscles in the body to stiffen resulting in rigidity after death is called

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rigor mortis

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A cold environment causes algor mortis to occur

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faster

Front

What are the life stages of maggots called?

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Instars

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In an experiment, the _______ group is the group that serves as the baseline for comparison.

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control

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Anna Garcia died _____ hours ago. (98.4 - rectal temperature / 1.5 = hours since death and rectal temperature was 78.2)

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13.5

Front

This career uses insect life cycles to determine time of death.

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Forensic Entomologist

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The body loses how many degrees per hour after death?

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1.5 °F

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When does rigor mortis fade?

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within 36 to 48 hours