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Increased internal pressure, caused by bacterial gas production, forces decomposed blood and body fluids out of body orifices through a process known as:

A.
Epidermal Sloughing


B.
Dipteran


C.
Purging


D.
Routine bacterial response


E.
Bacterial skeletonization

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Final answer:

The process described is known as purging, a part of the decomposition process driven by bacterial activity within the body after death. Therefore, the correct option is C

Step-by-step explanation:

The process in which increased internal pressure caused by bacterial gas production forces decomposed blood and body fluids out of body orifices is known as purging. This is a part of the decomposition process where the build-up of gases within a decaying body, produced by bacteria, creates enough pressure to expel fluids and gases through natural openings or even the pores of the skin. Medical complications such as septicemia, when untreated, can lead to severe conditions like septic shock, causing organs to fail due to high levels of toxins and resulting in dangerously low blood pressure.

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