Bacterial activity produces gases that cause the body to swell, sometimes doubling in size. Foul-smelling chemicals like putrescine and cadaverine are released.
The stage of most significant mass loss. Tissues begin to liquefy, and large amounts of "purge fluid" are released. CadГЎver
Begins immediately as oxygen stops circulating. This stage includes algor mortis (cooling), rigor mortis (stiffening), and livor mortis (blood pooling). Bacterial activity produces gases that cause the body
Only dry remains, such as bones and perhaps hair, are left. 2. Forensic and Medical Importance rigor mortis (stiffening)