Forensic Science Quiz

At what rate does the body generally cool after death?

• 0.5 to 1 degree Fahrenheit per hour

• 1 to 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit per hour

• 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour

• 3 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit per hour

What process helps in determining the position of the body at the time of death?

• Algor Mortis

• Rigor Mortis

• Pallor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

What causes the body to become pale during pallor mortis?

• Increased blood circulation

• Cessation of blood circulation

• Muscle stiffening

• Bacterial activity

Which stage of postmortem changes typically peaks around 12 to 24 hours after death?

• Algor Mortis

• Rigor Mortis

• Pallor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

What is the term for the process where bacteria and other microorganisms break down tissues after death?

• Algor Mortis

• Rigor Mortis

• Decomposition

• Livor Mortis

What does CAD stand for in the context of cardiovascular system disorders?

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Cardiac Arrest Disorder

• Chronic Arterial Dysfunction

• Coronary Aneurysm Disease

What condition is associated with long-standing high blood pressure?

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Heart Failure

• Hypertension

• Cardiac Arrest

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hypertension?

• Thickened arterial walls

• Left ventricular hypertrophy

• Enlarged heart chambers

• Changes in the heart and blood vessels

Which of the following is a possible post-mortem finding in a person with CAD?

• Enlarged heart chambers

• Thickened heart walls

• Coronary artery blockages

• Left ventricular hypertrophy

Which condition can lead to bleeding or perforation in the stomach lining?

• Gastric Ulcers

• Stroke

• Lung Cancer

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)