Describe anatomical changes in the skull that occurred in human evolution between a Australopithecus afarensis-like ancestor and Homo sapiens

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Changes include a greatly increased cranial capacity with a prominent vertical forehead; reduction in size, number, and specializations of teeth; lower jaw and muzzle shortened; much reduced eyebrow ridges and no keel for muscle attachments; and development of a prominent nose with distinct bridge.

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White blood cells engulf bacteria through the process of ________.

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Glucose cannot be synthesized from fatty acids because the reaction converting pyruvic acid to acetyl coenzyme A is not reversible.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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________ is composed of multiple globular molecules polymerized to form long chains or filaments.

A) Troponin B) Actin C) Myosin D) Tropomyosin E) Titin

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