Signs of health and disease in individuals provide bioarchaeologists with insights on __________
a. the health status of a past population and vulnerability to particular diseases
b. the evolution of disease, the health status of a past population, and nutritional status over time
c. when a disease first appeared
d. the growth and decline of a population over time, how a disease spreads, and vulnerability to particular diseases
Correct Answer: b
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