Calculating Time of Death

Which of these is when the vital processes of the body stop?

• Physiological Time of Death

• Legal Time of Death

• Estimated Time of Death

• Time of Rigor Mortis

Which of these is a method used to estimate the time of death by analyzing body temperature?

• Rigor Mortis Analysis

• Livor Mortis Analysis

• Algor Mortis Analysis

• Decomposition Rate Analysis

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

• Rigor Mortis

• Algor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Pallor Mortis

Which of the following factors can affect the rate of body cooling after death?

• Body weight

• Ambient temperature

• Clothing

• All of the above

What is the typical rate of body temperature decrease per hour after death in a temperate environment?

• 1-2°C

• 0.5-1°C

• 2-3°C

• 3-4°C

Which of these is NOT a method used to estimate time of death?

• Algor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Rigor Mortis

• Blood Pressure Measurement

What is the significance of livor mortis in determining time of death?

• It indicates the position of the body at death

• It helps estimate the time since death

• It shows the cause of death

• It reveals the identity of the deceased

Which scientific principle is used to calculate the time of death based on body cooling?

• Newton's Law of Cooling

• Boyle's Law

• Charles's Law

• Ohm's Law

What is the term for the stiffening of muscles after death?

• Algor Mortis

• Rigor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Pallor Mortis

How long after death does rigor mortis typically begin?

• Immediately

• 1-2 hours

• 3-4 hours

• 6-8 hours