this is the first demonstrable change observed, characterized by cooling of the body. 7°F PER HOUR

yellow, cheesy, crumbly material

indicates the segmentation and fragmentation of the nucleus, whereby nuclear contents are broken up and released into the cytoplasm

PROGRAM CELL DEATH”. vital process that helps eliminate unwanted cells

SULFIDE GAS FORMATION”

this implies self-digestion of the cells, bacteria enhance the destruction of tissue.

pathologic death of cell which is due to disease or injury.

indicates reduction in size and condensation of the nuclear material

involves the destruction of adipose tissue. Fat destruction due to release of pancreatic lipases. “CHALKY WHITE APPEARANCE”

yellow, cheesy, crumbly material

The cell may appear larger SWELLING’’

death because of cardiovascular integrity

physiologic death of cells

refers to the purplish discoloration or lividity of the skin. Due to stasis and settling down of blood.

due to enzymes, necrosis of tissue rich in liquid. brain and spinal cord

leads to death due to absence of oxygen and accumulation of carbon dioxide

arterial occlusion

consists of more or less rapid coagulation cytoplasm. Encountered when there is infarction. most common “TOMBSTONE FORMATION”

causing loss of coordination of various body functions

means the dissolution of the nucleus where all basophilism is lost and the nucleus disappears

refers to the drying and wrinkling of the cornea and the anterior chamber of the eye

Venous occlusion

refers to the rigidity or stiffening of the muscles, occurring 6-12hours after death.

characterized by foul-smelling gases, due to multiplying saprophytic organisms

Refers to the death or complete cessation of metabolic and functional activities of the organism or body Cells survive 4-6 minutes after lungs and heart stop functioning