As a result of gravity, when the blood stops circulating it begins to settle to the lowest portion of the body. This pooling of blood is permanent and is useful in determining a change of position of the body after death. This process is known as: _____.

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Postmortem lividity, also known as livor mortis, is the settling of blood in the lowest parts of the body after death, causing a purplish-red discoloration of the skin.

As a Result of Gravity, When the Blood Stops Circulating