Trace Evidence Review

Front

What part of a hair structure corresponds to the lead in a pencil analogy?

Back

Medulla

Front

What connects the eyepiece and the nosepiece in a microscope?

Back

Body tube

Front

What is the magnification of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

10x

Front

What is the term for how much of the specimen you can see in your microscope?

Back

Field of view

Front

Which scale pattern identifies human hair?

Back

Imbricate

Front

What is the outermost layer of hair called?

Back

Cuticle

Front

What is the primary function of the medulla in hair?

Back

It provides structural support and can vary in appearance among different species.

Front

What is the difference between a compound microscope and a stereo microscope?

Back

A compound microscope is used for viewing small specimens at high magnification, while a stereo microscope provides a three-dimensional view of larger specimens.

Front

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

It controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the term for the ability to distinguish two close objects as separate?

Back

Resolution