The study of bones is called:

A. osteology
B. paleontology
C. anthropometry
D. palynology


A. osteology

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In corporate land holding systems,

A) planting and harvesting is done collectively and the produce is distributed. B) individuals have the right of use to a particular plot, but only while they are cultivating it. C) only men have the right to use grazing land, and only women have the right to use agricultural land. D) individuals have freehold over horticultural plots, but not over grazing land. E) none of the above.

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In his article, "A Goy in the Ghetto," William Mitchell describes some of the challenges he faced as an anthropologist learning to adjust to:

a. New Jersey accents. b. styles of communication. c. types of teasing. d. different kinds of food.

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In some Native American societies names could change or be acquired over time and __________

a. could be disposed of on a whim of the bearer b. were attempts to gather supernatural protection or powers c. were tied to the age of the person d. always had to be different from any parental name

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A person with sickle-cell traits is:

A. is homozygous for HbA B. is homozygous for HbS C. is heterozygous

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