Death Investigation Test Review 2025

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Post-mortem lividity

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The pooling of blood in the lowest parts of the body after death, useful for determining the position of the body and whether it was moved.

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Decomposition

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The process of rotting and breaking down of organic matter after death.

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Livor mortis

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The post-mortem hypostasis or pooling of blood in the body, which can indicate if a body has been moved after death.

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Mechanism of death

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The specific body failure that leads to a person's death, such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.

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Rigor mortis

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The stiffening of muscles after death, beginning within two to six hours.

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Cause of death

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The specific injury or disease that leads to a person's death.

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Manner of death

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The classification of death, such as natural, accidental, suicidal, or homicidal.

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Algor mortis

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The cooling of the body after death, which can help estimate the time of death.

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Putrefaction

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The process of decay caused by the action of bacteria and microorganisms.

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Forensic entomology

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The study of insects to estimate the time of death based on insect activity.