Forensic Science Hair Evidence

When evidence can only be associated with a group and never with a single source, that evidence is said to possess:

• Class categories
• Class characteristics
• Group categories
• Group characteristics

Which scale pattern identifies human hair?

• Imbricate
• Coronal
• Spinous
• None of these

The most important structure for the individualization of hair (identity).

• Medulla
• Cuticle
• Cortex
• Follicle

Using the pencil analogy, which structure corresponds to the paint on the surface?

• Follicle
• Cortex
• Cuticle
• Medulla

Using the pencil analogy, which structure corresponds to the wood?

• Follicle
• Cortex
• Cuticle
• Medulla

Using the pencil analogy, which structure corresponds to the lead?

• Follicle
• Cortex
• Cuticle
• Medulla

Which scale pattern is indicated?

• Coronal
• Spinous
• Imbricate
• None of these

Which scale pattern is indicated?

• Coronal
• Spinous
• Imbricate
• None of these

Which scale pattern is indicated?

• Coronal
• Spinous
• Imbricate
• None of these

The central core of the hair is called the...?

• Medulla
• Cuticle
• Cortex
• Shaft