Fingerprint blood pattern and fibers Flashcard

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What type of blood spatter is larger than 4mm commonly associated with?

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Blunt object impact.

Front

What material are mineral fibers made of?

Back

None of the above.

Front

Which type of fibers might have a cuticle under magnification?

Back

Natural fibers.

Front

What type of blood vessel causes a pulsing flow of bright red blood when injured?

Back

Artery.

Front

What must be done when collecting clothing items as evidence at a crime scene?

Back

Lay each garment on a clean sheet of paper and roll it up in the paper, place each garment into its own paper bag, and record where the garment was found.

Front

What is the primary function of blood in the human body?

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To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.

Front

What are the two main types of fibers in forensic analysis?

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Natural fibers and synthetic fibers.

Front

What is the significance of blood spatter analysis in crime scene investigation?

Back

It helps to reconstruct the events of a crime.

Front

What is the difference between arterial and venous blood flow?

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Arterial blood is bright red and pulsates, while venous blood is darker and flows steadily.

Front

What is the role of a cuticle in natural fibers?

Back

It protects the fiber and can help in identifying the type of fiber.