Death investigation

Question 1

Changes in the eyes

Answer 1

Eye muscle tone lessens and tends to disappear. The pupils begin to dilate after death

Question 2

Body temperature

Answer 2

Normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees. A deceased body will begin to cool at a certain rate to the temperature of its surroundings

Question 3

Post-Mortem Lividity-is caused by the cessation of cardiac activity and the resultant cessation of the body’s blood flow. Blood will settle in response to the gravity to the lowest part.

Answer 3

is caused by the cessation of cardiac activity and the resultant cessation of the body’s blood flow. Blood will settle in response to the gravity to the lowest part.

Question 4

Rigor Mortis

Answer 4

The body basically becomes stiff

Question 5

Cadaveric Spasms

Answer 5

Same as Rigor Mortis but in smaller muscle groups usually the hands