Forensic Science and Body Decomposition Quiz

Bloating due to gas production defines the Putrefaction stage.

Blow flies, specifically Calliphoridae, are commonly linked to early decomposition stages.

The drying and cooling of the body after death, before rigor mortis, is termed Algor mortis.

Saponification is not a stage of decomposition.

Postmortem staining of the skin due to blood settling is termed Livor mortis.

Blood type does not influence the rate of decomposition.

The study of insects on a human corpse is known as Entomology.

Insects primarily utilize fats as their energy source during decomposition.

The Black Putrefaction stage involves the breakdown of tissues into a black, gelatinous mass.

The process of decay caused by microorganisms within the body is called Putrefaction.

Low temperature is a factor that can slow down the decomposition process.

The study of pollen and spores in forensic contexts is called Palynology.

Blood type analysis is not a method used in estimating the time since death.

DNA analysis is not a method of estimating the time since death.

The breakdown of red blood cells causing green discoloration is termed Hemolysis.