Forensic Science Flashcard

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What is the term for the cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism?

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Death

Front

What term is for the process by which a dead body is preserved through the exposure to chemicals?

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Embalming

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What is the main overall goal of forensic science and crime scene investigations?

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To solve crimes

Front

Which principle states 'whenever two objects come into contact there is always a transfer of materials'?

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Locard's principle

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What is the term for the process by which a dead body breaks down and is consumed by microorganisms?

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Putrefaction

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What is the process of determining the cause of death through examination of a body?

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Autopsy

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What is the term for the study of fingerprints for identification purposes?

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Dactyloscopy

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What is the name of the chemical process that preserves biological tissues?

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Embalming

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What is the term for the legal process of determining the cause of death?

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Coroner's inquest

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What is the term for the analysis of physical evidence in a crime scene?

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Forensic analysis