Which term describes the process of cooling the body after death (Algor Mortis)?

• A. Rigor Mortis
• B. Algor Mortis
• C. Livor Mortis
• D. Pathologist

Answer: (B)

Algor mortis is the cooling of the body after death, as it loses heat to the surrounding environment. This temperature drop begins soon after death and can help estimate time since death, though it varies with ambient conditions, clothing, and the body's characteristics. Rigor mortis, by contrast, is the stiffening of muscles due to chemical changes after death, not a cooling process. Livor mortis refers to the settling of blood in dependent areas, causing a purplish discoloration. A pathologist is the medical professional who performs autopsies, not a postmortem process.