Forms of DEATH Flashcards
1
Q
death of cells with replacement of new cells
A
Necrobiosis
2
Q
complete cessation of metabolic and functional activities of whole body
A
Somatic Death
3
Q
cooling of the body at -13.89C
first demonstrable change
can approximate the time of death
A
ALGOR mortis
4
Q
stiffening of the body appearing 4-6 hrs after death
A
Rigor mortis or Post-mortem rigidity
5
Q
first muscle to become rigid after death
A
Eyelid muscles
6
Q
death wherein: reddish-blue discoloration of skin = CYANOSIS
A
Livor mortis
Post mortem Lividity/hypostasis
7
Q
drying & wrinkling of the cornea and anterior aqueous chamber due to absorption of aqueous humor
A
desiccation
8
Q
Cell death of living tissue or organ while still part of the living body
A
Necrosis
