Forensics Hair Analysis

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What type of transfer occurs when a fiber is directly transferred from a source to a victim?

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Primary transfer.

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What is the cuticle in hair analysis?

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The tough outer covering of a hair composed of overlapping scales.

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When processing hair found at a crime scene, what must be determined about its origin?

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Whether it is human or animal.

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What protein makes up the majority of hair?

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Keratin.

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What type of hair is typically found at a crime scene if it is not human?

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Animal hair.

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What is the medulla in hair analysis?

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The central core of a hair fiber.

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What is the significance of hair analysis in forensics?

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It helps to identify the source of hair and link suspects to crime scenes.

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What are the two main types of hair found in mammals?

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Guard hair and underfur.

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What is the role of pigments in hair?

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They determine the color of the hair.

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What is secondary transfer in hair analysis?

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When a fiber is transferred from one surface to another before reaching the victim.