Algor Mortis

The cooling of body temperature after death is:

• algor mortis

• livor mortis

• rigor mortis

• pallor mortis

Use your algor mortis cheat sheet to determine approximate time of death for a body with a temperature of 83 degrees.

• 6 hours ago

• 11 hours ago

• 13 hours ago

• more than 24 hours ago

Under normal circumstances, approximately how many degrees will a body cool during the first 12 hours?

• 0 degrees

• 2.5 degrees

• 1.4 degrees

• 5 degrees

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A cold environment causes algor mortis to occur

• faster

• slower

The victim’s body is not rigid and is warm. How long has she been dead?

• 0-2 hours

• 2-6 hours

• 15-36 hours

• 36-48 hours

What is the term for the cooling of the body after death?

• Algor mortis

• Livor mortis

• Rigor mortis

• Pallor mortis

Which factor can accelerate the process of algor mortis?

• Warm environment

• Cold environment

• High humidity

• Low altitude

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How much does the body temperature typically drop per hour after death during algor mortis?

• 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit

• 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 3.0 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the primary cause of algor mortis?

• Cessation of blood circulation

• Muscle contraction

• Decomposition

• Bacterial activity

In which order do the post-mortem changes occur?

• Algor mortis, Rigor mortis, Livor mortis

• Rigor mortis, Algor mortis, Livor mortis

• Livor mortis, Algor mortis, Rigor mortis

• Algor mortis, Livor mortis, Rigor mortis