What is the name of the university research facility in Knoxville, Tennessee that studies human decomposition?

• A. Body Farm
• B. Forensic Lab
• C. Morgue
• D. Research Center

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is recognizing the famous forensic anthropology facility used for studying human decomposition. The best answer is commonly known as the Body Farm, which is the University of Tennessee’s Anthropological Research Facility in Knoxville. This lab is dedicated to researching how bodies decompose under varying environmental conditions, which helps forensic scientists estimate time since death and understand insect activity, exposure, and other factors. The term Morgue refers to a place where bodies are stored for autopsies, not a research site. A Forensic Lab or a general Research Center describes broader facilities and not this specific, well-known site. The Body Farm name captures the distinctive, real-world place in Knoxville that focuses on decomposition research.