Forensics Quiz Hair Chapter

Which of the following is most likely to be a result of hair bleaching?

A yellowish tint to the hair

The period of active hair growth is called the ____ stage

Anagen

Which of the following characteristics is found in Asian hair?

Dark Medulla

[T/F] All hairs on the head of a person are identical

False

[T/F] Hair is composed of a protein called cellulose

False

Human hair has which type of cuticle?

Imbricate

The hair shaft is composed of the cuticle, cortex, and

Medulla

Which parts of the hair can be analyzed for DNA?

Root

Neutron Activation Analysis can check hair for the presence of?

Silver

Although variations can occur, which of the following best describes northern European hair?

Straight with evenly distributed granules

The cuticle scales of the hair always point towards the

Tip of the hair

[T/F] The cortex may contain pigment granules

True

[T/F] The shaft of the hair is considered class evidence

True

Which factors are used to calculate the medullary index of the hair?

Width of the medulla and width of the hair