Hair Anatomy: Forensic Science Quiz!

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1.

Does this hair have nuclear DNA? If yes, which section(s)?
- A.
  
  Yes, it has nuclear DNA in A, B and C
- B.
  
  Yes, it has nuclear DNA in A.
- C.
  
  Yes, it has nuclear DNA in B
- D.
  
  Yes, it has nuclear DNA in C
- E.
  
  No, it does not have nuclear DNA
2.

Which portion of the hair is the shaft?
- A.
  
  A is the hair shaft
- B.
  
  B is the hair shaft
- C.
  
  C is the hair shaft
3.

Which of these structures are keratin? I: Nails II: Hair III: Feathers
- A.
  
  I, only
- B.
  
  II, only
- C.
  
  I and II, only
- D.
  
  I, II and III
4.

Which portion is the hair shaft?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  D
- D.
  
  F
5.

Look at this hair shaft. Which portion is the cuticle?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
6.

Which portion of the hair shaft is the medulla?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
7.

Which portion of the hair shaft is the cortex?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
8.

Toxicology can determine the drug timeline in hair. If the hair is 7 inches long, how many months can the toxicology evaluate?
- A.
  
  7 months
- B.
  
  3 1/2 months
- C.
  
  14 months
- D.
  
  7 years

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