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WorksheetsTime of Death
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Pallor mortis is defined as
when the skin turns reddish because it is receiving too much blood.
when the skin turns reddish because it is no longer receiving blood
when the skin turns pale because it is receiving too much blood.
when the skin turns pale because it is no longer receiving blood.
How long does it take for pallor mortis to set in?
15 - 30 minutes
10 - 15 minutes
1 hour
1 day
What is the average temperature of a human?
37 degrees Fahrenheit
37 degrees Celsius
45 degrees Celsius
45 degrees Fahrenheit
Algor mortis is defined as
whether the individual is wearing clothes or not when they die
the amount of decomposition that has occurred
the change in the body temperature of an individual after death
the change in the appearance of the skin after death
Which of these factors does not influence algor mortis?
age of deceased
the environment
whether the individual was wearing clothing or not
time since the individual died
Which molecule is involved in rigor mortis?
Iron
Potassium
Calcium
Vitamin C
Rigor Mortis can be defined as
the changes in color skin undergoes after death
the change in body temperature after death
the pooling of blood in the body after death
the contraction of muscles and stiffening of the body after death
What muscles are the first to contract and stiffen during rigor mortis?
legs
abdominals
arms
eyes and fingers
How long does rigor mortis last before the body start to relax again?
12 hours
12 minutes
12 days
12 months
Livor mortis can be defined as
the change in body temperature after death
the pooling of body in the body which causes blue/purple coloration on the body
the pale coloration of the skin after death
the contraction of muscles causing the body to stiffen
If the individual was upright when they died, where would the lividity be found?
the back
fingers and toes
