Autopsy

What is an autopsy also called?

• An algor-mortem examination

• A rigor-mortem examination

• A livor-mortem examination

• A post-mortem examination

What factors can help approximate the time of death?

• livor mortis

• rigor mortis

• algor mortis

• stomach contents

• insect activity and degree of decomposition

When does livor mortis begin?

• 10 hours

• 14 hours

• 48 hours

• 2 hours

Check all factors the affect algor mortis.

• clothing

• height

• temperature

• wind

• body fat

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What attracts blowflies and other insects to a corpse?

• the sight

• the flies were already present

• the distinct odor of a corpse

• the blood

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When is the body in its most rigid state?

• 24 hours

• 4 hours

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

Internal examination is which step during an autopsy?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

Viewing of internal organs is which step during an autopsy?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

Removal of the organs is which step during an autopsy?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

Removing of the brain is which step during an autopsy?

• Step 5

• Step 6

• Step 7

• Step 8