Question 2.2. Which is an example of how latent evidence can be used to solve a crime?
(Points : 3)
Clearly visible fingerprints on a knife are matched to a suspect.
The coagulation of blood near a victim indicates that death occurred two hours prior to discovery, when a suspect was reported at work.
A hidden fingerprint on a murder weapon did not match that of the suspect.
A forensic scientist concludes that tiny hairs found on a murder victim were not those of a suspect, but rather those of a dachshund.

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Question 2.2. Which is an example of how latent evidence can be used to solve a crime?
(Points : 3)
       Clearly visible fingerprints on a knife are matched to a suspect.
       The coagulation of blood near a victim indicates that death occurred two hours prior to discovery, when a suspect was reported at work.
       A hidden fingerprint on a murder weapon did not match that of the suspect.
       A forensic scientist concludes that tiny hairs found on a murder victim were not those of a suspect, but rather those of a dachshund.

anonymous · Answer

3. During which stage of postmortem decomposition does the body dry out and give off an odor that smells like cheese?
(Points : 3)
       putrefaction
       black putrefaction
       butyric fermentation
       dry decay


Question 4.4. Which postmortem parameter reaches a maximum at 12 hours and is gone within 36 to 48 hours?
(Points : 3)
       algor mortis
       livor mortis
       rigor mortis
       cloudiness of the eyes


Question 5.5. Checking for contents of the intestinal tract would be done during which phase of the autopsy?
(Points : 3)
       external examination
       pre-autopsy
       internal examination
       dissection


Question 6.6. What is the significance of the manner of death on an autopsy report or a coroner's report?
(Points : 3)
       determines when the death happened
       determines if a crime was committed
       helps identify the cause of death
       helps identify the mechanism of death


Question 7.7. Which can only be done by a forensic entomologist?
(Points : 3)
       measure the temperature of the maggot mass in a corpse
       collect insect samples from a corpse
       identify the species of insects found on a corpse
       collect soil samples from the ground around and below the corpse for larvae and pupae evidence

anonymous · Answer

"Full Definition of AUTOPSY. 1 : an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease —called also necropsy. 2 : a critical examination, evaluation, or assessment of someone or something past." (Google)

anonymous · Answer

"Full Definition of CORONER. : a usually elected public officer whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes ; compare medical examiner." (Google)

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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abhisar · Answer

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