Question 1

what is rigor mortis?

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Contraction of the muscles: When someone dies the muscles tighten this  happens the muscles contract and become cross linked in the contracted state tightening takes about 12 hours to begin it is temperature dependent and eventually when decomposition occurs the rigor mortis is released in the body is very floppy  again.

Question 2

what causes rigor mortis?

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Depletion of ATP: Depletion of ATP allows calcium to enter the muscles and activate the contractile proteins that cause stiffening of muscles.  It subsides when lysis of proteins starts as part of autolysis.

Question 3

what does it mean to have rigor mortis?

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happens after death: Rigor mortis is the temporary stiffening of the muscles that occurs 2-6 hours after death and lasts 24-48 hours (depending on conditions).

Question 4

what is the reason for rigor mortis?

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ATP depletion and: Calcium leakage.  The skeletal muscles continue using sugar to make ATP even after death, till the tissue runs out of sugar and atp. One of the consequences of ATP depletion is the formation of abnormal links between two components of muscle tissue, actin and myosin which causes muscle stiffening. Calcium leakage into muscle adds to that stiffening.

Question 5

how long does it take for rigor mortis to set in?

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Varies: On average it commences after about three to four hours, reaches maximum stiffness after 12 hours, and gradually dissipates in approximately 48 to 60 hours. Time of onset is affected by activity before death, ambient temperature and ante-mortem diseases.

Question 6

how long after death does rigor mortis set in?  does it depend on body size?

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Temperature: A copse is flaccid immediately after death, muscle stiffening, rigor mortis, commences after about three to four hours, reaches maximum stiffness after 12 hours, and gradually dissipates until approximately 48 to 60 hours (two and a half days) after death. Warm conditions and physically strenuous activity prior to death, can speed up the process of rigor mortis.

Question 7

is shivering a symptom of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: No, shivering is not a symptom of pregnancy.  Take a pregnancy test and your temperature.  If you have a fever, then treat the fever and consider calling your doctor!

Question 8

how can  diabetes cause the symptom "the chills" or shivering?

Accepted Answer

May be low glucose: It may be your body's response to falling or low glucose. Use your monitor and always use the actual glucose to determine your response, rather than depending upon symptoms -- unless you have no other choice.

Question 9

my starting symptoms that i will have a panic attck.is chills and shivering...is this dangerous?im.afraid i myt die!

Accepted Answer

No : Shivering, chills, hot flashes are common physical symptoms of anxiety  and panic, so it is not a serious sign as it may feel.
Anxiety disorders including panic disorder are treatable and your life will change and you will live more comfortably if you get treatment for it.

Question 10

i am suffering from fever and shivering a lot and body pain a little ....i don't have any other symptoms ....i took medicines but not woking ....help?

Accepted Answer

Possible virus: These symptoms are consistent with the early stages of a viral infection of the respiratory tract or intestines. If symptoms of a head cold, cough or diarrhea do not develop and fever and chills persist, see your physician as a more serious infection may be present.

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