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Carcass stiffens because of rigor mortis. When the life ends, there is a chemical change to the muscle cells. It's one of the recognizable signs of death.
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Why does carcass stiffen?
A carcass will stiffen because of a process called rigor mortis. This means stiffness of death. This will begin to happen about 6-8 hours after death and can help to fix the time of death. The time is dependent on temperature and other factors. The carcass will loose the stiffness as the body tissues begin to decompose.
What is the present tense for stiffen?
I/you/we/they stiffen. He/she/it stiffens.
How do you use stiffen in a sentence?
I can give you several sentences.That leather will stiffen if you let it get wet.I felt him stiffen in shock as he saw the boss walk in unexpectedly.You can stiffen lace by adding starch.
What is the popposite of stiffen up is?
Loosen up is the opposite of stiffen up.
Can you use carcass in a question?
Yes you can. Where is the carcass? How long will a carcass last with vultures around? Does a carcass smell bad in the heat of the African sun?
What makes a dead body a carcass?
The definition of the word carcass. Carcass means dead body.
What is carcass measurements?
is to measure the depth ,and length of carcass
Where can one find information about Carcass?
Information about carcass can be found at BIXS Carcass Information, Department of Animal Science, Niche Carcass Information and Red Meat Market Information.
What is a sentence using carcass?
The carcass of a cow lay in the road.
What is carcass of furnitures?
A carcass is the outer frame of wardrobes or cabinets, some carpenters call a wooden building with out a roof on a carcass.
What is the difference between a beef carcass and a lamb carcass?
A beef carcass is a dead cow; a lamb carcass is a young sheep that is also dead. A dead young cow would be veal.
When was Best of Carcass created?
Best of Carcass was created in 1997-02.
