Quiz on Hair Anatomy

Using the diagram, which letter is pointing to the cortex?

• D

• B

• A

Using the diagram, which letter is pointing to the cuticle?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Using the diagram, which letter points to the medulla?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Hair is made out of keratin

• True

• False

You can obtain DNA from ANY PART of a piece of hair.

• True

• False

The purpose of forensic hair and fiber examination is to identify (or exclude) hair and fiber evidence that is left behind at a crime scene.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a phase of hair growth?

• Catagen

• Anagen

• Telogen

• Palogen

Nylon and polyester are examples of ___________ fibers.

• Cortex

• Plant Based

• Synthetic

• Animal Based

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Cotton is an example of a _____________ fiber.

• Cortex

• Plant Based

• Synthetic

• Animal Based

Which of the following is NOT part of fur?

• Lanugo

• Gaurd Hair

• Tacticle hair

• Undercoat