What Do You Know About Death?

9 Questions | By Charonsoar | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 98

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Let's see what you know about the different stages the body goes through after death. . . Ready for this?

Questions and Answers

1.

How many stages of decomposition are there?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  3
2.

What is 'Algor Mortis'?
- A.
  
  Stage prior to Rigor Mortis, as the body begins to harden.
- B.
  
  Cooling of the body's temperature to that of its surroundings
- C.
  
  The breaking down of the organs in the body.
- D.
  
  The beginning of dehydration in the body
3.

What is a VOC?
- A.
  
  Voluptuous Origin Cell
- B.
  
  Volatile Organ Cells
- C.
  
  Volatile Organic Compound
- D.
  
  Voice of the Customer
4.

When does Rigor Mortis set in?
- A.
  
  After 3 hours full Rigor at 12
- B.
  
  Starts after 6 hours and full Rigor at 24
- C.
  
  After 5 hours full Rigor at 16
- D.
  
  After 1 hours full Rigor at 6
5.

How many hours does it (Rigor Mortis) last?
- A.
  
  24
- B.
  
  84
- C.
  
  72
- D.
  
  36
6.

What is marbelization?
- A.
  
  Process by which human tissue begins to transform into a rock like substance
- B.
  
  Red streaks in the veins begin to turn green over time
- C.
  
  The skin begins to have colored streaks in it, giving it the semblance of marble.
- D.
  
  The tissue becomes flaky and hard, like stone.
7.

In ideal conditions, roughly how many days would it take for the bones to become visible through the flesh?
- A.
  
  4-10
- B.
  
  2-5
- C.
  
  15-30
- D.
  
  10-20
8.

Which of these is not a sign of mummification?
- A.
  
  Loss of internal organs due to Insect activity
- B.
  
  Body emmits black ooze from abdominal cavity
- C.
  
  Formation of grave wax
- D.
  
  Reduction of skin, cartilage, and bone
9.

Which of these less likely to be a factor in decomposition?
- A.
  
  Temperature
- B.
  
  Availability of Oxygen
- C.
  
  Surface on which the body rests
- D.
  
  Foods eaten prior to death