Discoloration of skin after death is primarily known as livor mortis (or postmortem lividity), a purplish-red stain caused by the gravitational settling of blood in the dependent parts of the body after the heart stops pumping blood. Other types of discoloration can include pallor mortis (paleness), as well as a greenish hue and bloating during the early stages of decomposition.
Discoloration of skin after death is ____?
Review the verified answer and explanation for this SPSC – Sindh Public Service Commission past-paper question on CampusFin.
Question context
This question is part of 🧫 Biotechnology within the broader 🧬 Medical Science subject and appears in the SPSC – Sindh Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.