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forensics - HAIR

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Using the pencil analogy, which structure corresponds to the paint on the surface?
a)
Follicle
b)
Cortex
c)
Cuticle
d)
Medulla
2.
Using the pencil analogy, which structure corresponds to the wood?
a)
Follicle
b)
Cortex
c)
Cuticle
d)
Medulla
3.
Using the pencil analogy, which structure corresponds to the lead?
a)
Follicle
b)
Cortex
c)
Cuticle
d)
Medulla
4.
The following medulla pattern is called
a)
fragmented 
b)
continuous
c)
interrupted
5.
cortex
a)
the region of hair located outside of the medulla containing granules of pigments
b)
material that connects an indivisual or thing to a certain group
c)
a type of fibrous protein that makes up the majority of the cortex of a hair
d)
the tough outer covering of a hair composed of overlapping scales
6.
trace evidence
a)
small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at crime scene
b)
the tough outer covering of a hair composed of overlapping scales
c)
the centrel core of a hair fiber
d)
the actively growing root or base of hair containing DNA and living cells
7.
What kind of medulla is this?
a)
Fragmented
b)
Continuous
c)
Interrupted/Intermittent
d)
There is no medulla - Absent
8.
What kind of medulla is this?
a)
Fragmented
b)
Continuous
c)
Interrupted/Intermittent
d)
There is no medulla - Absent
9.
What kind of medulla is this?
a)
Fragmented
b)
Continuous
c)
Interrupted/Intermittent
d)
There is no medulla - Absent
10.

How would you describe this cuticle?

a)

Absent

b)

light brown

c)

thin and dark

d)

continuous

11.

How would you describe this cuticle?

a)

Absent

b)

Can't tell difference between the cuticle and cortex

c)

thick and dark

d)

continuous

12.

How would you describe this cortex?

a)

Absent

b)

light brown

c)

thin and dark

d)

continuous