Forensic Entomology Is the Study of Insects as a Scientific

question 37

True/False

Forensic entomology is the study of insects as a scientific tool used in solving criminal cases.

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Definitions:

Smelling Salts

A chemical compound that releases ammonia gas, used to revive someone from fainting or refresh their senses.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment, such as touch, temperature, or light.

Adaptation

Adaptation is the process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to improve survival and reproduction.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, area around the tonsils, or the back of the throat.