Time of Death

Pallor mortis is defined as 

• when the skin turns reddish because it is receiving too much blood. 

• when the skin turns reddish because it is no longer receiving blood 

• when the skin turns pale because it is receiving too much blood.

• when the skin turns pale because it is no longer receiving blood.

How long does it take for pallor mortis to set in?

• 15 - 30 minutes

• 10 - 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 day

What is the average temperature of a human?

• 37 degrees Fahrenheit 

• 37 degrees Celsius

• 45 degrees Celsius

• 45 degrees Fahrenheit 

Algor mortis is defined as

• whether the individual is wearing clothes or not when they die

• the amount of decomposition that has occurred 

• the change in the body temperature of an individual after death

• the change in the appearance of the skin after death

Which of these factors does not influence algor mortis? 

• age of deceased 

• the environment

• whether the individual was wearing clothing or not 

• time since the individual died

Which molecule is involved in rigor mortis?

• Iron

• Potassium 

• Calcium

• Vitamin C

Rigor Mortis can be defined as 

• the changes in color skin undergoes after death

• the change in body temperature after death

• the pooling of blood in the body after death

• the contraction of muscles and stiffening of the body after death

What muscles are the first to contract and stiffen during rigor mortis?

• legs

• abdominals

• arms 

• eyes and fingers

How long does rigor mortis last before the body start to relax again?

• 12 hours

• 12 minutes

• 12 days

• 12 months

Livor mortis can be defined as 

• the change in body temperature after death

• the pooling of body in the body which causes blue/purple coloration on the body

• the pale coloration of the skin after death

• the contraction of muscles causing the body to stiffen