Question

Which postmortem parameter begins at 3 days?

A) rigor mortis

B) putrefaction

C) Livor mortis

D) algor mortis

Answer 1

3 days is enough for decomposition of a body to begin, especially in hotter environments. Rigor mortis typically sets in within 6 hours of death.

Answer 2

The postmortem parameter that begins at 3 days is B. putrefaction, or decay, decomposition.
All of the other options begin either immediately, or one day after death.