Which of the following statements best describes humans as they grow taller?

A) Females achieve their ultimate height shortly after puberty, but boys continue to grow for years after puberty.
B) Boys achieve their ultimate height shortly after puberty, but females continue to grow for years after puberty.
C) Both sexes continue to grow for years after puberty.
D) Both sexes achieve their ultimate height shortly after puberty.


Answer: A

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Which of the following statements about polyandry is most likely true?

A. It is found only among fishing communities in Madagascar. B. It is a cultural adaptation to the high labor demands of rice cultivation. C. It is a cultural adaptation to mobility associated with male travel for trade, commerce, and warfare. D. It is almost always sororate. E. It is legal in the United States.

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________ was the original name of Paranthropus boisei

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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