Forensics Hair Analysis Review 1

Front

The protein that makes up hair is called _____

Back

keratin

Front

What medulla pattern is shown?

Back

Continuous

Front

What is the medulla?

Back

The central core of a hair fiber.

Front

Where is Nuclear DNA found in the hair?

Back

Root.

Front

What type of transfer is on the victim if a suspect picked up dog hair from a friend's house and then attacked the victim?

Back

Secondary.

Front

What are the three main layers of hair?

Back

Cuticle, Cortex, Medulla.

Front

What is the function of the cuticle in hair?

Back

Protects the inner layers of the hair.

Front

What is the cortex of the hair responsible for?

Back

Determining the hair's color and texture.

Front

What is the significance of the medulla in forensic analysis?

Back

It can help differentiate between species of hair.

Front

What is the difference between primary and secondary transfer of hair?

Back

Primary transfer occurs directly from the source to the victim, while secondary transfer involves an intermediary.