This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
All of the following factors accelerate the development of rigor mois in a dead body, EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Thin body built, B. Aerobic exercise, C. Cold temperature, D. Strychnine poisoning
C: Cold temperature
Answer: C: Cold temperature 
Explanation: Cold temperature slows the onset and progression of rigor mois. It is because of the slow onset and breakdown of ATP in cold weather. Rigor mois usually has an onset 1-2 hours after death and gets well established in the entire body in about 9-12hrs. Factors accelerating the onset of rigor mois are: Warm temperature Thin body built Aerobic exercise Strychnine poisoning (produces convulsions) Ref: Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations By Anthony J. Beino, page 315.