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WorksheetsPBS 1.2.2 Time of Death
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
This occurs 2-4 hours after death, where the blood pools due to gravity. The area affected is a bluish-red color.
rigor mortis
algor mortis
livor mortis
The process that causes the muscles in the body to stiffen resulting in rigidity after death is called
algor mortis
rigor mortis
livor mortis
A cold environment causes algor mortis to occur
faster
slower
What are the life stages of maggots called?
Pupations
Metamorphoses
Instars
Generations
In an experiment, the _______ group is the group that serves as the baseline for comparison.
experimental
control
independent
dependent
Anna Garcia died _____ hours ago. (98.4 - rectal temperature / 1.5 = hours since death and rectal temperature was 78.2)
10
12
13.5
14.5
This career uses insect life cycles to determine time of death.
Forensic Techician
Forensic Toxicologist
Forensic Entomologist
Biomedical Scientist
The body loses how many degrees per hour after death
1.5 °F
2 °F
3 °F
4 °F
When does rigor mortis fade?
within 36 to 48 hours
after 72 hours
When does decomposition begin?
36-48 hours after death
2-4 hours after death
12 hours after death
5 days after death
What causes decomposition?
Bacteria break down tissue & release gas
What is a "body farm"?
Fly larvae are also known as what?
Reorder the following
Adult fly lays eggs
Eggs hatch and larvae emerge (First Instar)
First Instar larvae molt and the Second Instar larvae emerges
Second Instar larvae molt and Third Instar larvae emerge
The Third Instar larvae molt and pupa emerge. The adult fly emerges 12-15 hours later.
