Why Must Questioned Hairs and Standard/reference Hairs Being Compared Come

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Essay

Why must questioned hairs and standard/reference hairs being compared come from the same area of the body?

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Definitions:

Leukoedema

A benign mucosal condition typically appearing as a milky white edema of the buccal and labial oral mucosa.

Buccal Mucosa

The lining of the inside of the cheeks, part of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth.

Sphenoid Sinuses

Air-filled cavities located within the sphenoid bone of the skull, part of the system of sinuses in the human body linked to the nasal passages.

Maxillary Sinuses

Air-filled spaces located within the cheekbones and under the eyes that are part of the sinus system.