Forensic Hair Analysis review

What type of evidence is hair considered to be?

• Individual evidence

• Class evidence

• Direct evidence

• Physical evidence

How can hair be used in forensic investigations?

• To determine the exact age of a person

• To back up circumstantial evidence

• To identify a specific individual

• To measure the height of a person

What substances can hair absorb and adsorb?

• Only substances from the external environment

• Only substances from within the body

• Substances from both within the body and the external environment

• No substances at all

What is one of the objectives related to the structure of hair?

• Describe the color of hair.

• Describe the structure of a hair.

• Describe the length of hair.

• Describe the texture of hair.

Which objective involves comparing human and animal hair?

• Explain the growth rate of hair.

• Explain the difference between human and animal hair.

• Explain the color variations in hair.

• Explain the texture differences in hair.

What is an objective related to forensic analysis of hair?

• Explain the color of hair.

• Explain the length of hair.

• Explain which characteristics of hair are important for forensic analysis.

• Explain the texture of hair.

What does the objective about the probative value of hair samples involve?

• Assess the color of hair samples.

• Assess the length of hair samples.

• Assess the probative value of hair samples.

• Assess the texture of hair samples.

What is one of the most frequently found pieces of evidence at the scene of a violent crime?

• Fingerprints

• Human hair

• Blood samples

• Footprints

What can be determined from analyzing hair found at a crime scene?

• The exact age of the person

• The source is human or animal

• The person's favorite color

• The time of day the crime occurred

Which of the following can sometimes be determined from hair?

• The person's height

• The person's race

• The person's weight

• The person's eye color