MCQ – 9869

Correct Answer » D Explanation

Algor mortis is the cooling of the body after death.

Cooling is delayed when:

• Body temperature is high at time of death

• Metabolic activity was increased before death

• There is infection or hyperthermia

Conditions that Delay Algor Mortis

1. Pontine hemorrhage

   • May cause hyperthermia due to hypothalamic involvement

   • Body temperature elevated → delayed cooling

2. Asphyxial death

   • Struggle and muscular activity → increased body heat

3. Septicemia

   • Fever before death → high body temperature

   • Delayed cooling

Reason Why Burns is Correct

Burns do not delay algor mortis.

• Large surface area exposed

• Fluid loss

• Loss of skin insulation

• Faster heat loss

Thus, cooling occurs more rapidly in burns.