How does the Environment of Human Remains Affect the Rate and Pattern of Decomposition?
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Title
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How does the Environment of Human Remains Affect the Rate and Pattern of Decomposition?
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Author
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Delaney Bishop
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Date
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26 May 2022
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Type
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Text; Image; StillImage
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Identifier
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aes/330
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Language
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eng
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Abstract
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Despite the general stigma around the topic, knowledge about decomposition is important because it can help provide important information to many fields of study. Decomposition is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter. Decomposition of human remains is a natural process that involves the breakdown of our tissues and cells after death. Decomposition is a complicated process that can be broken down into 5 stages which are autolysis (fresh), bloat, active decay, advanced decay, and skeletonization (dry remains). Because decomposition is such a complicated process, there are a lot of factors that can alter the rate at which the process proceeds. Some factors that can alter the rate at which human remains decompose are the climate in which they were left, individual characteristics, and shelter/coverings. In this talk, I explain the process of decomposition and how different environmental factors affect that process.
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 4/14/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above.
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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Department
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Chemistry
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Faculty Sponsor
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Feier Hou
