Match up the characteristic or occurrence in a dead body in the left column to the stage of decomposition in the right column. Answers may be used more than once

A) Stage 2: The putrefaction
B) Stage 4: The butyric fermentation
C) Stage 3: The black putrefaction
D) Stage 5: The dry decay
E) Stage 1: The fresh stage

1) Odor, color changes and bloating occur.
2) Homeostasis of the body has ceased.
3) The last of the soft tissue has been removed.
4) Bacteria causes the blood to hemolyze which leads to red streaks along the veins.

5) Diptera insects begin to lay their eggs on the body.
6) The deterioration of skeletal remains and is the longest of the decomposition process.
7) No physical signs of decomposition.
8) A greater invasion of scavengers and insect activity greatly increases.
9) The beginning of mummification and adipocere.
10) The rupturing of the body cavity and abdominal gases escape.


Answers: 1) A 2) E 3) D 4) A 5) E 6) D 7) E 8) C 9) B 10) C

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