Forensics time of death

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What is the time of death if the body has lost 11.7 degrees C?

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More than 12 hours.

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What is the term for the cooling of body temperature after death?

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Algor mortis.

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Which factors can affect rigor mortis?

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Temperature, activity before death, body weight.

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What is rigor mortis?

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The stiffening of the skeletal muscles shortly after death.

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Why is the time of death important in forensics?

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It can narrow down suspects based on their alibis.

Front

What is livor mortis?

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The pooling of blood in the lower parts of the body after death.

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What is the process of autolysis?

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The self-digestion of cells after death.

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How does temperature affect algor mortis?

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Higher ambient temperatures can accelerate the cooling process.

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What is the typical rate of body temperature loss after death?

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Approximately 1.5 degrees C per hour.

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What role does body weight play in rigor mortis?

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Heavier bodies may experience rigor mortis more slowly.