PBS 1.2.1-1.2.3

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What is rigor mortis?

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Rigor mortis is the process that causes the muscles in the body to stiffen, resulting in rigidity after death.

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What does blue-purple coloration on the front of a body indicate?

Back

It indicates that the victim was moved after death.

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What is algor mortis?

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Algor mortis is the cooling of body temperature after death.

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What is chemical digestion?

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Chemical digestion is the process where the stomach mixes acid and enzymes with food to break down proteins.

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What organ is responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption?

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The small intestine is responsible for digestion of food and absorption of nutrients through villi.

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What is livor mortis?

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Livor mortis is the pooling of blood in the lowest parts of the body after death, causing discoloration.

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach mixes food with gastric juices to begin the digestion process.

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What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

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Villi increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

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What happens to the body temperature after death?

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The body temperature gradually decreases, a process known as algor mortis.

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What is the significance of rigor mortis in forensic science?

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Rigor mortis helps determine the time of death based on the stiffness of the body.