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What is the purpose of comparing known and questioned hairs under a microscope?
What is the purpose of comparing known and questioned hairs under a microscope?
- To assess the type of dye used on the hair
- To determine the color of the hair
- To analyze the structure of hair fibers (correct)
- To identify the age of the individual
What aspect of a hair fiber can be determined by observing its tip under a microscope?
What aspect of a hair fiber can be determined by observing its tip under a microscope?
- Color
- Length
- Thickness
- Whether the hair has been cut (correct)
What is embedded with pigment granules that give hair its color?
What is embedded with pigment granules that give hair its color?
- Medulla
- Root
- Cuticle
- Cortex (correct)
In hair examination, what can the presence of dye indicate?
In hair examination, what can the presence of dye indicate?
What provides important points of comparison between hairs of different individuals?
What provides important points of comparison between hairs of different individuals?
What might rounded tips of body hairs indicate?
What might rounded tips of body hairs indicate?
Which part of the hair fiber shows characteristics like size, shape, and irregularity of scales?
Which part of the hair fiber shows characteristics like size, shape, and irregularity of scales?
What structural feature of a hair fiber is embedded with pigment granules for color?
What structural feature of a hair fiber is embedded with pigment granules for color?
What can be determined by examining whether the curliness of hair is natural or artificial?
What can be determined by examining whether the curliness of hair is natural or artificial?
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