Question

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 ________.

Group of answer choices

algor mortis

rigor mortis

autolysis

postmortem lividity

 

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Answer 1

Answer:

Post mortem lividity

Explanation:

Algor mortis is the change in body temperature after death. Rigor mortis is the stiffening of joints and muscles after death. Autolysis is when cells self destruct from their own enzymes. Lastly Post mortem lividity is the settling of blood under the influence of gravity after death.