Forensic Science-Chapters 9 and 11 Review

Front

55% of the human blood is made up of ___

Back

plasma

Front

The reconstruction and documentation of bloodstain patterns is the responsibility of the ___

Back

law enforcement officer

Front

Blood type B has ___ antibodies in their plasma

Back

Anti-A

Front

Which produces the smallest blood spatter?

Back

high velocity

Front

What is skeletonization?

Back

stain produced after some time has elapsed between deposition and drying up of the blood stain

Front

What are the main components of blood?

Back

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of platelets in the blood?

Back

To help with blood clotting.

Front

What is the significance of blood type in forensic science?

Back

It helps in identifying individuals and can be used to exclude suspects.

Front

What is the difference between low, medium, and high velocity blood spatter?

Back

Low velocity spatter is larger drops, medium is smaller, and high velocity produces fine mist.