Which of the following is the best indicator of the process of lividity in a deceased person?

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Lividity, or livor mortis, is the settling of blood in the lower part of the body after death. This causes a purplish discoloration of the skin, particularly in areas that are not in contact with anything, such as the back or buttocks. Option A correctly describes this process. Option B refers to the formation of postmortem eye changes known as "postmortem clouding" or "tache noire" which are not related to lividity. Option C refers to algor mortis, the cooling of the body after death, which is a separate phenomenon. Option D refers to rigor mortis, the stiffening of muscles after death, which is also a separate phenomenon.

Which of the Following Is the Best Indicator of the Process