Which postmortem parameter begins at 3 days?

A) rigor mortis

B) putrefaction

C) Livor mortis

D) algor mortis

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Biology

Graham Moran

23 November, 02:40

Which postmortem parameter begins at 3 days?

A) rigor mortis

B) putrefaction

C) Livor mortis

D) algor mortis

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Zachariah Jacobson · Answer 1

3 days is enough for decomposition of a body to begin, especially in hotter environments. Rigor mortis typically sets in within 6 hours of death.

Braveheart · Answer 2

The postmortem parameter that begins at 3 days is B. putrefaction, or decay, decomposition.

All of the other options begin either immediately, or one day after death.

Which postmortem parameter begins at 3 days?A) rigor mortisB) putrefactionC) Livor mortisD) algor mortis

Which postmortem parameter begins at 3 days?

A) rigor mortis

B) putrefaction

C) Livor mortis

D) algor mortis