Blood Spatter Analysis

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What type of evidence is blood typing considered?

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Class evidence.

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What blood type is known as the universal donor?

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O-.

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Which test uses antibodies that react to human blood to determine if blood is from a human?

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ELISA.

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What are white blood cells also known as?

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Leukocytes.

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At what angle does a 'tail' start to form on a blood stain?

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30 degrees.

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What is the primary function of leukocytes in the blood?

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To fight infections and provide immune responses.

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What is the Rh factor in blood typing?

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A protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells, determining positive or negative blood types.

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What is the significance of the Kastle-Meyer test?

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It is a presumptive test for the presence of blood.

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What does the term 'serology' refer to in blood analysis?

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The study of serum and its components, particularly antibodies.

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What is the main purpose of blood spatter analysis in forensic science?

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To reconstruct the events of a crime scene based on the patterns of blood.