Chapter 12 - Hair Analysis Lab #1

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How to tell if hair is dyed?

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Cuticle and cortex are stained.

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What is hair morphology?

Back

Form and structure of hair.

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What type of medulla pattern is shown here?

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Continuous.

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Humans lose approximately how many hairs per day?

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100.

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What is the cortex of hair?

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The middle layer of hair that provides strength and color.

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What is the cuticle of hair?

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The outermost layer of hair that protects the inner layers.

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What is the medulla of hair?

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The innermost layer of hair, which can vary in structure.

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What does fragmented medulla pattern indicate?

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It indicates that the hair may have been damaged or is from a different species.

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What is the significance of hair analysis in forensic science?

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It helps in identifying individuals and linking them to crime scenes.

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What are the phases of hair growth?

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Anagen, catagen, and telogen.