the specific body failure that leads to a person's death

the immediate reason for a person's death

is the time that has elapsed since a person has died.

An old woman dies peacefully in her sleep. There is no sign of foul play. What is her manner of death?

Livor, rigor, and algor mortis occur during this stage of decomposition. Autolysis begins.

Estimate the approximate time of death for the following situation:

A body was discovered with rigor present in the legs, but no rigor in the upper torso.

Post mortem toxicology would be a part of ______

Livor, rigor, and algor mortis occur during this stage of decomposition. Autolysis begins. Blisters may appear at the surface of the skin.

A person that dies under stress will show signs of rigor and algor mortis at a different rate than normal. If a victim is found, 1 hour after a strenuous death, what might they exhibit?

When determining the cause of death, which of the following would NOT be used?

What is the process called when the body begins to break down its own tissues after death?

Which of the following is a common method used to estimate the time of death by examining the cooling rate of the body?

In forensic science, what is the term for the study of insects to estimate the time of death?

Which stage of decomposition is characterized by the formation of blisters and the skin slipping off the body?