Forensic Taphonomy A test that tests the knowledge of the decomposition process of a body after death. Polyphobiaa published on April 09, 20123 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/5 What happens in the short range (death to 3 days) of time since death? Hint: 3 choices Rigor mortis Scavenging Algor mortis Liver mortis Kidney mortis Body modification 2/5 List the 6 agents of taphonomic change. Hint: 6 choices Humans pH Animals Cause of death Weather Water Burial Place of burial Insects Fire 3/5 Name 3 mechanisms in the transport of remains. Hint: 3 choices Human Burial Fire Environment Animals 4/5 Define forensic taphonomy. The study of the processes and changes that occur within the body after death. The study of the processes and changes that occur between time of death and discovery. The study of the processes and changes of the body before death. 5/5 What resembles one another? Fire and Water Weather and Animals Humans and Water Humans and Animals
