Death marks the end of biological processes, but the body undergoes several changes in the first hour after death. These changes are part of a natural progression influenced by biological and environmental factors. Immediately after death, the body begins to cool down. This process is called **algor mortis**, or the “death chill.” Depending on the ambient temperature, the body starts losing heat at a rate of about 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit per hour until it reaches the surrounding temperature. The cooling process starts with the extremities, such as fingers and toes, as the……➡️CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLES
