Blood - Forensic Science (vers b)

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What chemical reacts with iron to produce a glowing blue color if blood is present?

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Luminol

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What makes up around 55% of the blood?

Back

Plasma

Front

What shape will a drop of blood striking a surface at an angle of impact approximately 90-degrees be?

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Circular

Front

At which angle does blood most likely strike the surface if it is approximately 20-degrees?

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Approximately 20-degrees

Front

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

Back

To release antibodies to help destroy infections.

Front

What component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen around the body?

Back

Red Blood Cells

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What is the role of platelets in the blood?

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To clot and cover wounds like cuts and grazes.

Front

What is the liquid part of blood called?

Back

Plasma

Front

What is the significance of blood spatter analysis in forensic science?

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It helps to reconstruct the events of a crime scene.

Front

What type of blood cell is primarily involved in the immune response?

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White Blood Cells