Chapter 11, Problem 6ACT

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure A.

Introduction: Cuticle is one of the components that form the hair shaft. Cuticle refers to a scaly structure that covers the external part of the hair.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure B.

Introduction: The shaft is the part of the hair that can be observed above an individual’s scalp. It consists of three layers: cuticle, cortex, and medulla.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure C.

Introduction: Coronal, spinous, and imbricate are the primary scales patterns that describe the cuticle appearance.

(d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure D.

Introduction: The hair shaft is formed by three layers: cuticle, cortex, and medulla. The cuticle is the outermost layer and is formed by the dead cells.

(e)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure E.

Introduction: The length of hair can be measured from the root that is fixed in the hair follicle, advancing into the shaft and terminating at the tip end. The shaft consists of a cuticle, cortex, and medulla.

(f)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure F.

Introduction: The hair shaft is composed of cuticle, cortex, and medulla. The cuticle refers to the outermost layer that protects the shaft.

(g)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure G.

Introduction: The shaft refers to the part of the hair that is observed above an individual’s scalp. The three layers that form the shaft are cuticle, cortex, and medulla.

(h)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The scale pattern shown in the given figure H.

Introduction: Hair samples are important resources in the forensic investigation of the crime scenes. The hair shaft contains cuticle, cortex, and medulla.