Estimations of the Postmortem Interval (PMI)using Entomological Evidence Must Take

question 87

Multiple Choice

Estimations of the postmortem interval (PMI) using entomological evidence must take into account:

• A)The geographical location of the decedent's body.
• B)Weather conditions.
• C)The location's climate over time.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Prenatal Stage

The stage of human development that occurs from conception until birth, encompassing the growth and development of the fetus in the womb.

Fertilized Egg

A zygote formed when a sperm cell successfully merges with an ovum (egg cell), marking the beginning of pregnancy.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development.

German Measles

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