Human decomposition Flashcards
1
Q
Biotic
A
interaction between living organisms/insects interacting with other ones
2
Q
Abiotic
A
weather climate water
soil plant life around
3
Q
For a pathologist, the processes and stages of decomposition are generally charcaterized by the ____ of the body
A
physical condition of the body
4
Q
For a Forensic Entomologist the processes and stages of decomposition are generally charcaterized by the ____ of the body
A
the presence of particular creatures on the body
5
Q
The mass of the body decreases over time due to ___? what is the major reason on why it decreases
A
evaporation
6
Q
Anabolic processes
A
building- making proteins, cells, tissues, storing energy
7
Q
Catabolic Processes
A
Breaking down- cells, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids
