Hair Evidence Review

Front

What type of evidence do fibers found at a crime scene classify as?

Back

Class evidence.

Front

What type of evidence is hair without the follicle?

Back

Class evidence.

Front

What is the central core of the hair called?

Back

Medulla.

Front

What type of evidence is hair with the follicle?

Back

Individual evidence.

Front

What type of transfer occurs when a suspect picks up hair from a couch and it is found on a victim?

Back

Secondary transfer.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the hair called?

Back

Cuticle.

Front

What is the main part of the hair shaft called?

Back

Cortex.

Front

What type of evidence can be used to link a suspect to a crime scene?

Back

Individual evidence.

Front

What is the difference between class and individual evidence?

Back

Class evidence can only narrow down to a group, while individual evidence can be traced to a single source.

Front

What is the significance of the medulla in hair analysis?

Back

The medulla can provide information about the species and sometimes the individual.