Basics Of Fingerprint Physiology

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  • 1. 

    What is the outer layer of the skin called?

    • A. 

      Epidermis

    • B. 

      Dermis

    • C. 

      Subcutaneous

    • D. 

      Fatty tissue

    Correct Answer
    A. Epidermis
    Explanation
    “Epi” means “upper”. Epidermis is the outer layer of the skin.

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  • 2. 

    What is another name for fingerprints?

    • A. 

      Furrows

    • B. 

      Mosaic

    • C. 

      Friction ridges

    • D. 

      Rough skin

    Correct Answer
    C. Friction ridges
    Explanation
    Another name for fingerprints is friction ridges.

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  • 3. 

    Which one is an arch?

    • A. 

      A

    • B. 

      B

    • C. 

      C

    • D. 

      None are arches

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A because an arch is a curved structure that spans an opening, and option A is the only one that resembles a curved shape. Options B and C are straight lines, which do not meet the criteria of an arch. The statement "None are arches" is incorrect as option A can be identified as an arch.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name for this secondary characteristic?

    • A. 

      H intersection

    • B. 

      Bridge

    • C. 

      Arch

    • D. 

      Island

    Correct Answer
    B. Bridge
    Explanation
    A bridge connects to ridge lines.

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  • 5. 

    What is this secondary characteristic called?

    • A. 

      It is called a fork or a bifurcation.

    • B. 

      It is called a split or a bifurcation.

    • C. 

      It is called a split or a fork.

    • D. 

      It is called a split or an intersection

    Correct Answer
    A. It is called a fork or a bifurcation.
    Explanation
    The secondary characteristic being referred to in this question is a fork or a bifurcation. This term is used to describe a division or splitting into two separate paths or branches.

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