Question 1

The scale pattern of the cortex is an important feature for characterizing animal hair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pigment granules that impart hair with color are found in the:

Accepted Answer

A) Cortex. 
B) Medulla. 
C) Cuticle. 
D) Both A and B 
A) Cortex. 
B) Medulla. 
C) Cuticle. 
D) Both A and B

Question 3

It is not possible to link a fiber strand definitively to a single garment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The stages of hair growth include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Anagenic. 
B) Catagenic. 
C) Telogenic. 
D) Analgesic. 
A) Anagenic. 
B) Catagenic. 
C) Telogenic. 
D) Analgesic.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural polymer?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch 
B) Cellulose 
C) Sugar 
D) Proteins 
A) Starch 
B) Cellulose 
C) Sugar 
D) Proteins

Question 6

Which of the following questions CANNOT be answered with a microscopic examination of hair?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether a hair came from a 25-year-old or an infant 
B) Whether a hair is from a man or a woman 
C) Whether a hair is from a scalp or a beard 
D) Whether the hair is consistent with Mongoloid or Negroid hair 
A) Whether a hair came from a 25-year-old or an infant 
B) Whether a hair is from a man or a woman 
C) Whether a hair is from a scalp or a beard 
D) Whether the hair is consistent with Mongoloid or Negroid hair

Question 7

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Fibers derived from either natural or synthetic polymers
B)A transition stage between the anagen and telogen phases of hair growth
C)Two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
D)A cellular column running through the center of the hair
E)DNA that is present in the nucleus of a cell and that is inherited from both parents
F)The scale structure covering the exterior of the hair
G)The final growth phase in which hair naturally falls out of the skin
H)DNA present in small structures outside the nucleus of a cell.. This form of DNA is inherited maternally (from the mother).
I)A substance composed of a large number of atoms that are usually arranged in repeating units
J)The main body of the hair shaft
K)Fibers derived entirely from animal or plant sources
L)The basic unit of structure from which a polymer is constructed
M)A molecule with a high molecular mass
N)The initial growth phase during which the hair follicle actively produces hair
O)A translucent piece of tissue surrounding the hair's shaft near the root that contains the richest source of DNA associated with hair
-Catagen phase

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 8

A criminalist first compares the color and ________ of fiber evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A criminalist first compares the color and...

Question 9

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Fibers derived from either natural or synthetic polymers
B)A transition stage between the anagen and telogen phases of hair growth
C)Two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
D)A cellular column running through the center of the hair
E)DNA that is present in the nucleus of a cell and that is inherited from both parents
F)The scale structure covering the exterior of the hair
G)The final growth phase in which hair naturally falls out of the skin
H)DNA present in small structures outside the nucleus of a cell.. This form of DNA is inherited maternally (from the mother).
I)A substance composed of a large number of atoms that are usually arranged in repeating units
J)The main body of the hair shaft
K)Fibers derived entirely from animal or plant sources
L)The basic unit of structure from which a polymer is constructed
M)A molecule with a high molecular mass
N)The initial growth phase during which the hair follicle actively produces hair
O)A translucent piece of tissue surrounding the hair's shaft near the root that contains the richest source of DNA associated with hair
-Anagen phase

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 10

The number of hair scales pointing towards the tip of the hair is ________ the number of hair scales pointing towards the hair follicle.

Accepted Answer

A) The same as 
B) Less than 
C) Greater than 
D) None of the above 
A) The same as 
B) Less than 
C) Greater than 
D) None of the above

Question 11

A human hair in cross-section appeared flat in shape. The racial origin was most likely:

Accepted Answer

A) Caucasian. 
B) Negroid. 
C) Indian. 
D) Mongoloid. 
A) Caucasian. 
B) Negroid. 
C) Indian. 
D) Mongoloid.

Question 12

Human head hairs rarely show continuous ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Human head hairs rarely show continuous ________....

Question 13

The presence of sheath cells on hair that has been pulled quickly from the head is ________ the presence of sheath cells on hairs that have been removed slowly from the scalp.

Accepted Answer

A) The same as 
B) Less likely than 
C) More likely than 
D) None of the above 
A) The same as 
B) Less likely than 
C) More likely than 
D) None of the above

Question 14

What two features make hair a good subject for establishing individual identity? To which layer of the hair shaft are much of these features attributed?

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
Two fea

Question 15

Members of the Negroid race usually have head hairs with continuous medullae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Fibers derived from either natural or synthetic polymers
B)A transition stage between the anagen and telogen phases of hair growth
C)Two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
D)A cellular column running through the center of the hair
E)DNA that is present in the nucleus of a cell and that is inherited from both parents
F)The scale structure covering the exterior of the hair
G)The final growth phase in which hair naturally falls out of the skin
H)DNA present in small structures outside the nucleus of a cell.. This form of DNA is inherited maternally (from the mother).
I)A substance composed of a large number of atoms that are usually arranged in repeating units
J)The main body of the hair shaft
K)Fibers derived entirely from animal or plant sources
L)The basic unit of structure from which a polymer is constructed
M)A molecule with a high molecular mass
N)The initial growth phase during which the hair follicle actively produces hair
O)A translucent piece of tissue surrounding the hair's shaft near the root that contains the richest source of DNA associated with hair
-Molecule

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 17

A regenerated fiber can be derived from:

Accepted Answer

A) Polyester. 
B) Cellulose. 
C) Rayon. 
D) Acetate. 
A) Polyester. 
B) Cellulose. 
C) Rayon. 
D) Acetate.

Question 18

Which part of the hair shaft is most resistant to chemical decomposition?

Accepted Answer

A) Cortex 
B) Medulla 
C) Follicle 
D) Cuticle 
A) Cortex 
B) Medulla 
C) Follicle 
D) Cuticle

Question 19

The scale pattern is not a useful characteristic for individualizing a human hair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is a physical property? What is a chemical property? Name one physical and chemical property of water.

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
A physi

The scale pattern of the cortex is an important feature for characterizing animal hair.

Pigment granules that impart hair with color are found in the:

It is not possible to link a fiber strand definitively to a single garment.

The stages of hair growth include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural polymer?

Which of the following questions CANNOT be answered with a microscopic examination of hair?

A criminalist first compares the color and ________ of fiber evidence.

The number of hair scales pointing towards the tip of the hair is ________ the number of hair scales pointing towards the hair follicle.

A human hair in cross-section appeared flat in shape. The racial origin was most likely:

Human head hairs rarely show continuous ________.

The presence of sheath cells on hair that has been pulled quickly from the head is ________ the presence of sheath cells on hairs that have been removed slowly from the scalp.

What two features make hair a good subject for establishing individual identity? To which layer of the hair shaft are much of these features attributed?

Members of the Negroid race usually have head hairs with continuous medullae.

A regenerated fiber can be derived from:

Which part of the hair shaft is most resistant to chemical decomposition?

The scale pattern is not a useful characteristic for individualizing a human hair.

What is a physical property? What is a chemical property? Name one physical and chemical property of water.

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters

Exam 11: Hairs and Fibers

The scale pattern of the cortex is an important feature for characterizing animal hair.

Pigment granules that impart hair with color are found in the:

It is not possible to link a fiber strand definitively to a single garment.

The stages of hair growth include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural polymer?

Which of the following questions CANNOT be answered with a microscopic examination of hair?

A criminalist first compares the color and ________ of fiber evidence.

The number of hair scales pointing towards the tip of the hair is ________ the number of hair scales pointing towards the hair follicle.

A human hair in cross-section appeared flat in shape. The racial origin was most likely:

Human head hairs rarely show continuous ________.

The presence of sheath cells on hair that has been pulled quickly from the head is ________ the presence of sheath cells on hairs that have been removed slowly from the scalp.

What two features make hair a good subject for establishing individual identity? To which layer of the hair shaft are much of these features attributed?

Members of the Negroid race usually have head hairs with continuous medullae.

A regenerated fiber can be derived from:

Which part of the hair shaft is most resistant to chemical decomposition?

The scale pattern is not a useful characteristic for individualizing a human hair.

What is a physical property? What is a chemical property? Name one physical and chemical property of water.

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters