Question

One reason that peat bogs can preserve bodies for centuries is

a) the acidity

b) the low temperature

c) that they are very dry

d) the bodies were treated with chemicals before being put in the bog

5) Which of the following techniques would not be used to estimate time of death within the first 12 hours?

a) observation of livor mortis

b) observation of rigor mortis

c) observation of putrefaction

d) measurement of body temperature

e) all of them can be used in this time period

6) Which aspect of modern technology is most useful nowadays in determining time of death?

a) Facebook status updates

b) Twitter feed

c) e-mail inbox

d) hand phone use

Answer 1

(a) Acidity

As new peat replaces the old peat, the older material underneath rots and releases humic acid, also known as bog acid. The bog acids, with pH levels similar to vinegar, conserve the human bodies in the same way as a fruit is preserved by pickling.

5.(d)

Algor mortis refers to the gradual decrease in body temperature after death. It is one of the useful indicators for estimating time since death during the first 24 hours after death.

6 (a) Facebook status updates