Determination of the Time of Death or the Interval Between

question 21

True/False

Determination of the time of death or the interval between the time of death and the time that a body is found can be difficult.A forensic pathologist attempts to determine the time of death as accurately as possible,realizing that such a determination is only a best estimate.

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Definitions:

Amnesia

A deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma, often resulting in an inability to recall past experiences.

Physical Stimuli

External factors or conditions that can provoke a sensory or physiological response in an organism.

Mechanical

Pertaining to machines or the principles of mechanics; relating to the design, construction, and operation of machinery or mechanical structures.

Thermal

Relating to heat; involving the movement or transfer of heat.