Principles of Postmortem Changes Quiz

Explore principles of postmortem changes with questions on decomposition, autolysis, and estimating time of death. Test yourself now!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a postmortem change?

Rigor mortis
Livor mortis
Algor mortis
Pallor mortis
#2

Which postmortem change refers to the cooling of the body after death?

Rigor mortis
Livor mortis
Algor mortis
Decomposition
#3

Which postmortem change involves the relaxation of muscles after death?

Rigor mortis
Livor mortis
Algor mortis
Hypostasis
#4

Which of the following is NOT a stage of decomposition?

Fresh
Putrefaction
Mummification
Adipocere formation
#5

Which postmortem change results in the stiffening of muscles after death?

Rigor mortis
Livor mortis
Algor mortis
Autolysis
#6

Which postmortem change is commonly used to estimate the time of death?

Rigor mortis
Livor mortis
Algor mortis
Putrefaction
#7

Which enzyme is responsible for initiating autolysis during decomposition?

Lipase
Protease
Amylase
Nuclease
#8

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of decomposition?

Temperature
Humidity
Cause of death
Presence of clothing
#9

What is the primary gas produced during the early stages of decomposition?

Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen sulfide
Methane
Ammonia
#10

What is the term for the process of insect activity on a corpse?

Postmortem predation
Entomotoxicology
Entomophagy
Entomology
#11

What is the term for the breakdown of red blood cells after death?

Hemolysis
Hemagglutination
Hematoma
Hemostasis
#12

Which of the following factors can accelerate the rate of decomposition?

Cold temperature
Dry environment
Lack of oxygen
High humidity
#13

Which postmortem change results in the settling of blood in the lower parts of the body?

Rigor mortis
Livor mortis
Algor mortis
Rigor index
#14

What is the main purpose of estimating the postmortem interval?

To determine the cause of death
To estimate time of death
To assess decomposition rate
To identify postmortem changes
#15

What is the primary source of heat loss in a deceased body?

Respiration
Evaporation
Conduction
Convection
#16

What role does DNA analysis play in postmortem investigations?

Determining time of death
Identifying potential suspects
Estimating the cause of death
Confirming the deceased's identity
#17

Which environmental factor is least likely to affect the rate of decomposition?

Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Presence of scavengers
#18

Which of the following postmortem changes is irreversible?

Rigor mortis
Livor mortis
Algor mortis
Decomposition

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