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Forensic Science: Fun Hair Facts (Intro)
Forensic Science: Fun Hair Facts (Intro)
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intro to hair analysis unit for Forensic Science
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1
What is the average lifespan of a hair from your scalp?
2-7 years
5-10 years
lifetime of the person
6-18 months
2
Which type of body hair grows the fastest?
arm/leg hair
scalp hair
armpit hair
facial hair
3
On average, how many hairs do you have on your head?
200,000-300,000
250,000-500,000
1,000,000
100,000-150,000
4
The most common hair color in the world is...
brown
blonde
red
black
5
On average, how many hairs (from your head) do you lose daily?
20
400
250
100
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True or False? You can collect DNA from the hair left behind from a haircut.
False
True
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Hair is composed of...
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
proteins
lipids
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On average, how long does a hair grow in a month?
0.5 centimeters
3 centimeters
1.25 centimeters
5 centimeters
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Which of the following is a correct list of places where you cannot grow hair on your body?
palms of hands, lips, soles of feet
back of knees, soles of feet, ears
fingers, toes, soles of feet
underside of arms, palms of hands, soles of feet
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How many different pigments can your body produce to make all the different hair colors?
6
thousands
4
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