Forensic Anthropology

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What is the nonfeeding stage of development for an insect?

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Pupa

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How many larval stages are included in the blowfly lifecycle?

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3

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What can't skeletons tell us about an individual?

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Intelligence

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What bones make up the pelvic bone?

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Ilium, pubis, and ischium

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Which type of teeth evidence will not help age an individual?

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Fillings in teeth

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What is forensic anthropology?

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The study of human skeletal remains to determine identity and cause of death.

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What can the size of a skeleton indicate?

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Height and general health of the individual.

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What is the significance of the blowfly in forensic science?

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Blowflies are used to estimate the time of death based on their lifecycle stages.

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What is the role of the femur in the human body?

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It is the longest bone in the body and supports weight during standing and walking.

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How can forensic anthropologists determine the gender of a skeleton?

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By examining pelvic morphology and skull features.