2025 Blood Spatter Analysis

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What is the angle of impact in blood spatter analysis?

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The acute angle formed between the direction of a blood drop and the surface it strikes.

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What blood type is characterized by the presence of both A and B antigens?

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AB

Front

If a father has blood type AA and a mother has blood type AB, what is the probability of their child having blood type AB?

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50%.

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What is another name for a white blood cell?

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Leukocyte.

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What is the term for the process of blood being expelled from a wound?

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Cast-off.

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What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

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To transport oxygen throughout the body.

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What does the term 'medium velocity impact' refer to in blood spatter analysis?

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Blood spatter resulting from a force of 5 to 25 feet per second, typically associated with blunt force trauma.

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What is the significance of blood spatter patterns in forensic science?

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They help reconstruct the events of a crime scene.

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What is the role of platelets in the blood?

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To aid in blood clotting.

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How can the height from which a blood drop falls be estimated?

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By analyzing the diameter of the blood drop and the resulting spatter pattern.