Death Investigation Test Review 2025

Algor mortis

• The process of rigor mortis setting in after death.

• The cooling of the body after death, which can help estimate the time of death.

• The decomposition of the body after death.

• The preservation of the body using chemicals.

Asphyxia

• A condition arising from a lack of oxygen, which can be a cause of death.

• A condition caused by excessive oxygen in the body.

• A respiratory condition characterized by difficulty in breathing due to allergies.

• A psychological condition leading to panic attacks.

Putrefaction

• The process of decay caused by the action of bacteria and microorganisms.

• A method of preserving food using salt and sugar.

• The process of fermentation in alcoholic beverages.

• A technique for freezing food to prevent spoilage.

Manner of death

• Natural

• Accidental

• Suicidal

• Homicidal

Toxicology

• The study of the effects of chemicals on the body, often used in death investigations.

• The study of the effects of physical exercise on health.

• The study of the effects of nutrition on mental health.

• The study of the effects of environmental changes on wildlife.

Forensic entomology

• The study of insects to estimate the time of death based on insect activity.

• The analysis of soil samples to determine the presence of toxins.

• The examination of blood spatter patterns at a crime scene.

• The use of digital tools to analyze cybercrime evidence.

Cause of death

• The specific injury or disease that leads to a person's death.

• A legal term for the manner in which a person died.

• The age at which a person dies.

• The location where a person passes away.

Rigor mortis

• The relaxation of muscles after death, beginning within two to six hours.

• The stiffening of muscles after death, beginning within two to six hours.

• The process of decomposition that starts immediately after death.

• The cooling of the body temperature after death, starting within one hour.

Mechanism of death

• Cardiac arrest or respiratory failure

• Loss of consciousness

• Severe blood loss

• Infection leading to sepsis

Livor mortis

• The post-mortem hypostasis or pooling of blood in the body, which can indicate if a body has been moved after death.

• A condition where the body temperature rises after death.

• The process of decomposition that occurs immediately after death.

• The stiffening of muscles that occurs after death.