Forensic Science Quiz

What is the function of red blood cells?

• carry oxygen
• fight infection
• aid in clotting
• carry hormones

What is the function of platelets?

• carry oxygen
• fight infection
• aid in clotting
• carry hormones

What determines blood type?

• Proteins on red blood cells
• Proteins on white blood cells
• Proteins in the plasma
• Proteins on platelets

What part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?

• Red Blood Cells
• White Blood Cells
• Platelets
• Plasma

What type of blood can receive any type of blood?

• A
• B
• AB
• 0

What blood type is the "universal donor" because it can be donated to anyone?

• A
• B
• AB
• O

1.  White blood cells secrete proteins 

• known as antibodies, which assist in the immune response
• known as viruses, which assist in the immune response
• known as bacteria, which assist in the immune response
• known as parasites, which assist in the immune response

A gunshot wound close to the head would produce: 

• low velocity spatter
• high velocity spatter
• medium velocity spatter
• none of these

The area indicated by "A" in the diagram is known as a 

• Core
• Delta
• Whorl
• Arch

The area indicated by "B" in the diagram is known as a(n)

• Core
• Delta
• Whorl
• Arch