What is the term for the breakdown of body tissues after death?

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the breakdown of body tissues after death?
  1. Autolysis
  2. Putrefaction
  3. Decomposition
  4. Necrosis

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the breakdown of body tissues after death?
  • Step 1: Understand that after a person dies, their body starts to change.
  • Step 2: Know that these changes are caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the process of decay or rotting is called putrefaction.
  • Step 4: Remember that putrefaction is a natural process that happens to all bodies after death.
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