Stages of Decomposition

At what stage do flies come to lay eggs on the corpse?

• Initial Decay

• Putrefaction

• Black Putrefaction

• Butyric Fermentation

What stage ends when maggots move away from the body to pupate?

• Advanced Decomposition/Butyric Fermentation

• Dry Decay

• Putrefaction

• Black Putrefaction/Active Decay

What stage of deacy is shown in the picture?

• Fresh stage

• Active decay

• Bloat

• Dry deacy

Which of the following happens during the active decay?

• bones begin to stick out

• bloated body collapses and leaves a flattened body

• body is mostly reduced to hair and bones

• livor mortis happens

Why does body decay slow down during the dry stage?

• because of cold weather

• because there is no moisture

• because there is no air

• because of hot weather

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the first stage of decomposition where the body starts to break down?

• Fresh Stage

• Bloat Stage

• Active Decay

• Advanced Decay

During which stage of decomposition does the body emit the most gases?

• Fresh Stage

• Bloat Stage

• Active Decay

• Dry Decay

Which stage of decomposition is characterized by the presence of a strong odor and the body becoming discolored?

• Fresh Stage

• Bloat Stage

• Active Decay

• Advanced Decay

At what stage do insects such as beetles become more prevalent on the decomposing body?

• Fresh Stage

• Bloat Stage

• Active Decay

• Dry Decay

What is the primary factor that accelerates the decomposition process during the active decay stage?

• Temperature

• Moisture

• Insect Activity

• Oxygen Levels