Hair and Fiber Review

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What are the three types of cuticle scales found in hair?

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Spinous, Imbricate, Coronal

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What type of evidence are fibers considered in forensic science?

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Class evidence

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What is the primary source of human hair?

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Human

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What is the primary source of animal hair?

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Animal

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Is the shaft of the hair considered class evidence in a trial?

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True

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What is secondary transfer in forensic evidence?

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The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source (such as a carpet) to a person (suspect), and then to another person (victim).

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What is the significance of cuticle scale patterns in forensic analysis?

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They help in identifying the species of hair and can link a suspect to a crime scene.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect evidence?

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Direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly, while indirect evidence requires inference to connect it to a conclusion.

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What role do fibers play in forensic investigations?

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Fibers can link a suspect to a victim or crime scene, providing class evidence.

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What is the importance of hair morphology in forensic science?

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Hair morphology helps in determining the origin of the hair (human or animal) and its potential relevance to a case.