Exam (elaborations)
Criminalistics Exam 1 - Strimlan questions and answers graded A+ 2024/2025
- Course
- Institution
Criminalistics Exam 1 - Strimlan questions and answers graded A+ 2024/2025
[Show more]
Content preview
Criminalistics Exam 1 - StrimlanForensic science (definition) - ANSApplication of science to law
Forensic science deals with - ANSDeath, rape, forgery, fraud, negligence, assault, kidnapping
Forensic science does - ANSNot solve crime. Investigators solve crime
A single hair can show - ANSRace, age, and sex
Forensic odentology (definition) - ANSApplication of dental knowledge to forensics
Forensic odentology can help - ANSIdentify victims when the body is left in an unrecognizable
state
active ingredient in marijuana - ANSTetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Issuer of accidental death certificate - ANSMedical examiner (ME)
Legal manner of death (definition) - ANSA determination made by a forensic pathologist of the
cause of death. 5 categories are homicide, suicide, accidental, natural, and undetermined
Legal cause of death (definition) - ANSIdentifies the injury or disease that led to the chain of
events resulting in death
Absorbtion of alcohol (definition) - ANSPassage of alcohol through the wall of the stomach and
small intestine into the bloodstream
Factors that determine rate of absorbtion of alcohol include - ANSTotal time taken to consume
the drink, alcoholic content of the drink, amount consumed, and the quantity and type of food
present in the stomach at the time of drinking
The longer the total time required for complete absorption to occur - ANSThe lower the peak
alcohol concentration in the blood
Oxidation (definition) - ANSThe combination of oxygen with other substances to produce new
products
Alcohol is oxidized into carbon dioxide and water in the - ANS90% in liver, 10% in lungs and
urine
Alcohol's oxidation steps - ANSAlcohol - acetaldehyde - acetic acid - CO2 and H2O
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller AllLegitExams. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77254 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now