Deceased but still intact
In the past, present and naturally. How are mummies created, and what is in common between deserts, snowy peaks and boglands?
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At the event of death, a short period of time after the heart stopped beating, the muscles
Stiffen
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Relax
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Begin to decompose
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Relax immediately after death and stiffen later
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The image below shows different stages that occur in the process after death.Choose the answer that depicts the stages in the correct order from the moment of death.A. DecompositionB. Blood accumulates in the lower part of the bodyC. CyanosisD. The body’s temperature decreasesE. Muscle relaxation
A. B. C. D. E.
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E. B. D. C. B.
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D. E. B. C. D.
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C. B. E. A. D.
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A. C. B. E. D.
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B. C. E. D. A.
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Choose the correct answers. Based on the video, skeleton preservation (bones) is influenced by:
The quantity of bacteria in the environment.
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The environment around the bones (soil, water, air).
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Soil acidity.
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Bone mass.
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Choose the correct answer. What is the benefit of decomposition of the dead?
Allows recycling of materials.
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All of the above.
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Prevents accumulation of human remains.
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Prevents disease.
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There is a myth that claims hair and nails continue to grow after death. Could you estimate what scientific truth explains this myth?Read more about this and more in the following links:https://bit.ly/2V8nKT2 https://bit.ly/2vuIqdJ
What happens to our bodies after we die? – An interactive video
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In this short video, the pupils will learn of the processes occurring in our bodies after death. The video addresses the environmental influence on the process of decay, preservation and traditional burial methods in different cultures. This video presents the benefits of decomposition of human remains from an ecological perspective. This video includes four multiple choice questions. The answers are based on information presented in the video as well as prior knowledge in ecology. The video also includes a “food for thought” activity.
Heart, body, death, blood, skin, muscles, temperature, decomposition, bacteria, insects, acidity, bones, birds, scavengers, compost, trees, fungi
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