Trac Evience Practice Flashcard 1

Front

The part of the skin responsible for hair growth is known as the ______.

Back

Hair follicle

Front

The ______ is the structural component of hair that includes the outer covering, the central core, and the surrounding pigment-rich region.

Back

Shaft

Front

When collected at a crime scene, hair is most often categorized as ______ evidence due to its nature and potential use in investigations.

Back

Physical

Front

Which of the following household items could potentially retain fiber evidence from a crime scene?

Back

All of the above

Front

Fibers classified as ______ are created through chemical processes and are formed by arranging atoms in repeating units known as ______.

Back

Synthetic

Front

What is the primary function of the sebaceous gland in the skin?

Back

To produce oil that lubricates the hair and skin.

Front

What is the medulla in the context of hair structure?

Back

The central core of the hair shaft.

Front

What type of evidence is hair considered in forensic science?

Back

Trace evidence.

Front

What is the role of the dermal papilla in hair growth?

Back

It supplies nutrients to the hair follicle.

Front

What are the two main types of fibers found in forensic investigations?

Back

Natural and synthetic fibers.