As a Result of Gravity, When the Blood Stops Circulating

question 29

Multiple Choice

As a result of gravity, when the blood stops circulating it begins to settle to the lowest portion of the body. This pooling of blood is permanent and is useful in determining a change of position of the body after death. This process is known as: _____.

• A) algor mortis
• B) rigor mortis
• C) autolysis
• D) postmortem lividity

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