Forensics Hair and Fibers

Forensics Hair and Fibers

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Science

12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS1-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outermost layer of a hair called?

Back

Cuticle

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should a detective NOT do when collecting hair as evidence?

Back

Cut hairs from the suspect’s head.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of medulla is commonly found in the hairs of Native Americans and Asians?

Back

Continuous medulla.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the most common type of regenerated fiber derived from cellulose?

Back

Rayon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is hair with a round cross section and a large diameter classified?

Back

Asian.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main layers of a hair strand?

Back

Cuticle, cortex, and medulla.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the cuticle in hair?

Back

Protects the inner layers of the hair.

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