STAGES OF DECOMPOSITION (Pathology POV)

Question 1

Initial decay

Answer 1

body appears normal from outside but is starting to decompose form the actions of autolysis and bacteria

Question 2

Putrefaction

Answer 2

Odor of decaying flesh is present and the corpse appears swollen

Question 3

Black Putrefaction

Answer 3

Very strong smell, parts of the flesh appear black and gases escape and the body collapses

Question 4

Butyric Fermantation

Answer 4

Body is beginning to dry out. flesh is gone

Question 5

Dry Decay

Answer 5

Body is almost dry. Further decay is very slow from lack of moisture