Forensic Final Exam Review

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What is the most important structure for the individualization of hair?

Back

Follicle

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What scale pattern is indicated by the term 'Imbricate'?

Back

Imbricate is a scale pattern found in human hair.

Front

Can latent fingerprints be lifted using dusting powders and tape?

Back

True

Front

What type of evidence is a fraudulent tax document?

Back

Direct evidence.

Front

What are the skills of a good forensic scientist?

Back

Making observations, applying skills to analyze crime scenes, communication skills.

Front

What is the function of the medulla in hair structure?

Back

The medulla is the innermost layer of the hair, which can provide information about the hair's origin.

Front

What is the role of the cuticle in hair?

Back

The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair that protects the inner layers.

Front

What is circumstantial evidence?

Back

Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.

Front

What is the significance of the cortex in hair?

Back

The cortex contains the majority of the hair's pigment and contributes to its strength.

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What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence?

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Direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly, while circumstantial evidence requires inference.