Forensic Science Hair Evidence Review

Front

What structure of hair corresponds to the lead in a pencil?

Back

Medulla

Front

What is the cortex of hair?

Back

The region of hair located outside of the medulla containing granules of pigments.

Front

Does hair always contain DNA?

Back

False

Front

What does it mean when evidence can only be associated with a group and never with a single source?

Back

That evidence is said to possess Class characteristics.

Front

What type of hair has a round cross section and a large diameter?

Back

Asian hair.

Front

What is the tough outer covering of a hair composed of overlapping scales called?

Back

Cuticle.

Front

What is the primary protein that makes up the majority of the cortex of a hair?

Back

Keratin.

Front

What are class characteristics in forensic science?

Back

Features that can be used to associate evidence with a group rather than a single source.

Front

What is the medulla in hair structure?

Back

The central core of the hair shaft.

Front

What type of hair is typically associated with a flattened cross section?

Back

African hair.