Which of the Following Is a Confirmation of Somatic Death

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a confirmation of somatic death?

• A) Algor mortis
• B) Livor mortis
• C) The complete cessation of respiration and circulation
• D) A change in skin colour to pale yellow

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Definitions:

Iliac Artery

A major artery in the pelvis that divides into the internal and external iliac arteries, supplying blood to the pelvic region and lower limbs.

Backflow

The undesirable reversal of flow in a piping system, often leading to contamination or pressure problems.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues, except for the pulmonary arteries which carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Deoxygenated Blood

Blood that is rich in carbon dioxide and low in oxygen, typically found in the venous system and right chambers of the heart.