Weegy: A loop pattern that opens toward the thumb is known as a b. Radial loop. User: Attempts at changing one's fingerprints by trying to obscure them has led to: a. Renewed efforts on the part of law enforcements to categorize the obliterated fingerprints b. The creation of new class of criminal who can avoid detection through currently available fingerprinting technology c. The possibility of permanent scarring which only provides new characteristics for identification purpose since it is impossible to obliterate all ridge characteristics d. Self-injurious behavior that only results in the grouth of new ridge characteristics on the fingertips Weegy: The possibility of permanent scarring which only provides new characteristics for identification purpose since it is impossible to obliterate all ridge characteristics is the answer. (More)