Fingerprints Test Review

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What makes a fingerprint useful for identification?

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Fingerprints are useful for identification because they are unique, have characteristic ridges, remain consistent over one's lifetime, and can be systematically classified.

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In which layer of the skin are surface ridges visible?

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Surface ridges in the skin are visible in the Epidermis.

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What are the tiny characteristics of ridges on a fingerprint called?

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The tiny characteristics of ridges on a fingerprint are called Minutiae.

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What is the ridge characteristic described as a 'Bridge'?

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A 'Bridge' is a ridge characteristic that connects two other ridges.

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Which part of the body can also be useful in identification due to lines or grooves?

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Palms can also be useful in identification due to their lines or grooves.

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What is the term for the central point of a fingerprint pattern?

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The central point of a fingerprint pattern is called the Core.

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What is a Delta in fingerprint analysis?

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A Delta is a point on a fingerprint where two ridge lines diverge.

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How do fingerprints remain consistent over a person's lifetime?

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Fingerprints remain consistent over a person's lifetime because the dermal papillae, which form the patterns, do not change.

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What is the significance of systematic classification of fingerprints?

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Systematic classification of fingerprints allows for organized storage and retrieval, making identification easier.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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The three main types of fingerprint patterns are loops, whorls, and arches.