Forensic Anthropology

Question 1

What does a forensic anthropologist primarily study?

Accepted Answer

Human skeletal remains

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Animal fossils

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Plant genetics

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Linguistic patterns

Question 2

Which part of the skeleton is often used to estimate the age of a deceased person?

Accepted Answer

Teeth

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Fingers

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Ribs

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Skull sutures

Question 3

What is the term for the study of bones?

Accepted Answer

Osteology

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Hematology

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Biochemistry

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Cranialology

Question 4

Which bone is most useful in determining the biological sex of a skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Pelvis

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Humerus

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Clavicle

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Scapula

Question 5

Which feature of the skull is commonly analyzed to estimate ancestry?

Accepted Answer

Facial morphology

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Ear canal

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Eye socket size

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Forehead slope

Question 6

Which tool helps visualize skeletal trauma?

Accepted Answer

X-rays

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Calipers

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Thermometers

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Sonograms

Question 7

What is the initial step in processing human remains?

Accepted Answer

Document and photograph the scene

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Conduct DNA testing

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Clean the bones

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Measure the skull

Question 8

Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a forensic anthropologist?

Accepted Answer

Provide expert testimony

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Act as judge

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Determine time of death solely

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Conduct autopsies

Question 9

What does taphonomy study?

Accepted Answer

Post-mortem changes

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Gene expression

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Body temperature

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Birth defects