INI-CET 2012 — Forensic Medicine

Q: At what temperature does heat stiffening occur in the body?

> 60°C. ***> 60°C*** - **Heat stiffening**, or **heat rigor**, primarily results from the **coagulation of muscle proteins** and occurs at temperatures significantly above physiological ranges [1]. - At temperatures exceeding **60-65°C**, proteins begin to denature irreversibly, leading to macroscopic stiffening of tissues [1]. *30°C* - This temperature is within the normal physiological range or slightly below it; **hypothermia** can occur, but not heat stiffening. - Muscle function may be impaired, leading to **shivering or reduced coordination**, but not the structural changes associated with heat rigor. *40°C* - This temperature represents a **moderate fever** or **mild hyperthermia**, which can cause discomfort, but does not induce tissue stiffening [3]. - While metabolic processes are affected, **protein denaturation** leading to rigor does not occur at this level. *50°C* - Exposure to 50°C can cause significant **tissue damage** and **burns**, but direct **heat stiffening** requires higher temperatures for widespread protein coagulation. - At this temperature, cellular damage, including enzyme denaturation, begins to be severe, but full body rigor is not typically observed [2]. [Practice more Forensic Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: In an act of tribadism, the active partner is known as: (AIIMS 12; COMEDK 14)

Butch. ***Butch*** - While this answer reflects the terminology used in the original examination, it's important to note that **"butch"** is primarily a **sociocultural identity term** describing masculine gender expression in lesbian relationships, rather than standard forensic medicine terminology. - In classical forensic medicine literature, the active partner in tribadism is more accurately termed a **"tribade"** (from Greek "tribein" = to rub). - Tribadism refers to a form of **female same-sex sexual activity** where the active partner achieves sexual gratification by **rubbing or pressing the vulva** against another woman's body, particularly the thigh, pubic region, or vulva. - This question reflects **historical exam terminology** rather than current forensic medicine standards. *Bugger* - This is an archaic/derogatory term historically used for a person who performs **anal intercourse** (buggery/sodomy). - The term is associated with **male same-sex activity** or unnatural sexual offenses under older legal frameworks. - It is **not related to tribadism**, which involves female same-sex activity without penetration. *Femme* - This is a sociocultural term describing the more **feminine-presenting partner** in some lesbian relationships. - It refers to **gender expression/identity**, not a forensic medicine classification of sexual acts. - This is **not standard medicolegal terminology** for describing roles in tribadism. *Catamite* - A catamite refers to a **young boy kept for homosexual purposes**, historically associated with pederasty in ancient civilizations. - This term is related to **male same-sex activity** and is entirely **irrelevant to tribadism**, which is a form of female same-sex sexual activity. - This is an archaic term rarely used in modern forensic medicine. [Practice more Forensic Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

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At what temperature does heat stiffening occur in the body?

In an act of tribadism, the active partner is known as: (AIIMS 12; COMEDK 14)

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