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Forensics Final Exam Review Answer Key

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Intro/Crime Scene
#1 Who developed the exchange of evidence principle? Locard
#2 What should the first officer arriving at a crime scene do? secure the scene
#3 Cooling of a dead body is called __________ mortis. algor
#4 Name one instance when the police are not required to have a warrant? emergency/evidence destroyed/consent given/arrest
#5 What specific type of forensic scientist studies teeth and bite marks? odontologist
Hairs, Fibers, Paint/Serology
#1 When is it a certainty that two fibers share a common origin? when torn edges fit together
#2 During which stage of hair growth can DNA be successfully obtained? anagen
#3 Which antigens and/or antibodies does type B blood contain? B antigens and anti-A antibodies
#4 Which property of paint makes it forensically unique? color-layer sequence
#5 What test does a serologist perform to determine if a bloodstain is human or animal? precipitin
DNA/Fingerprints
#1 These prints are visible to the naked eye, made with blood or dirt on the finger. patent
#2 What is CODIS? the DNA database
#3 Which chemical treatment produces a white print? superglue fuming
#4 What happens to DNA during gel electrophoresis? separated by size
#5 Name the two most common ridge characteristics encountered by AFIS. ridge endings and bifurcations
Drugs/Toxicology/Firearms
#1 The Controlled Substances act classified drugs based on potential for abuse, potential for dependency, and __________ __________. medical value
#2 When collecting a gun from underwater, what should you put it in? a container of the same water
#3 The Marquis Reagent tests for the presence of which drug? opium/heroin/morphine
#4 Which lab technique is used to analyze blood for alcohol? GC (gas chromatography)
#5 Name one test to detect GSR. IR Photos/Greiss test/Lead test/SEM
Arson/Anthropology/Entomology
#1 Trauma occurring after death is called _________ mortem. post
#2 What is the first focus when searching a fire scene? find point of origin
#3 List two bones that help to tell male vs female? femur/skull/pelvis
#4 How should charred debris from a suspected arson be packaged? airtight metal can or glass jar
#5 What happens during decay stage? gases escape/body deflates
Final Question
How does the medullary index of a human compare to an animal? Human is 1/3 or less while animal is 1/2 or greater.