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cause of death the medical reason someone dies
mechanism of death How the body physically stops working because of the cause of death.
manner of death The type of death (natural, accident, homicide, suicide, or unknown)
cell A cell is the basic building block of all living things.
tissue Tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to do a specific job
organ An organ is a structure made of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function
organ system An organ system is a group of organs that work together to carry out a major function in the body.
organism An organism is a living thing that can carry out all life processes on its own.
digestive systems he digestive system is the group of organs that breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
respiratory system The respiratory system is the group of organs that helps the body take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide
nervous system The nervous system is the network of organs and cells that sends and receives signals to control the body.
skeletal system The skeletal system is the framework of bones that supports the body, protects organs, and helps with movement.
integumentary system The integumentary system is the skin and its parts that protect the body
Immune & Lymphatic Systems The immune and lymphatic systems protect the body from germs and remove waste.
urinary system The urinary system removes waste and extra water from the body.
cardiovascular system The cardiovascular system pumps blood and carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
reproductive system The cardiovascular system pumps blood and carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
endocrine system The endocrine system makes hormones that control body functions.
muscular system The muscular system lets the body move and helps maintain posture
cadaver A cadaver is a dead body used for scientific or medical study.
Physiological Time of Death Physiological time of death is when the body stops living functions.
Estimated Time of Death Estimated time of death is the approximate time a person died.
Legal Time of Death Legal time of death is the time officially recorded on a death certificate
Alger Mortis Algor mortis is the cooling of the body after death.
Rigor mortis Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the body after death.
Liver Mortis Liver mortis is the pooling of blood in the body after death, causing discoloration.
Decomposition Decomposition is the breakdown of a body after death.
Insect activity Insect activity is when insects feed on and colonize a dead body.
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