Describe three adaptations of our ancient ancestors that allowed them to evolve a larger brain.
What will be an ideal response?
Larger brains require more nutrition and more energy. Answers could include:• Walking upright-saves time and energy• Cooking food-smaller digestive tract needed• Hunting in groups versus alone• Glucose transport genetic differences• Reduce energy for reproduction
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A. 1 and 3 B. 3 and 6 C. 6 and 12 D. 12 and 16
According to Maslow, about what percentage of the population in our society reaches self-actualization?
a. 1% b. 10% c. 50% d. nearly 100%
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A. speeds up the digestive processes in the intestines B. increases the rate at which glucose enters the cells of the body C. causes the stomach to fill more quickly D. facilitates the emptying of the stomach
A release of glucocorticoids is an occurrence in _____ of the general adaptation syndrome
a) the adaptation stage b) the alarm stage c) the adjustment stage d) both the alarm and resistance stages