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Blood settling after death

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Livor mortis refers to the settling of the blood in the lower part of the body that causes a purplish red discoloration of the skin. After the heart stops beating, the heavy red blood cells sink through the serum because of gravity.

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It's called Hypostasis and can be used to determine the time of death. See the related link for more information.

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Yes, but very slow.

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