Describe the cranial and postcranial anatomy of Neandertal skeletons
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Brain size was larger than that of H. sapiens today, but the cranium was large, long, low, and
bulging at the sides? the occipital bun was bun-shaped abd the forehead rose more vertically than
in modern humans. Browridges were arched.
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How many chromosome pairs occur in a normal human somatic cell?
a. ?24 b. ?26 c. ?46 d. ?23 e. ?48
Which of these statements best describes H. habilis?
A. H. habilis was found with Mousterian tools. B. H. habilis was the first hominin species to use fire. C. H. habilis was short with long arms, like australopiths. D. H. habilis had a cranial capacity of 1,000 cm³. E. H. habilis is only found in Asia.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Indian sacred cow can be considered adaptive?
A. Cattle dung provides a cheap source of heating and cooking energy. B. Wandering cattle indirectly provide fertilizer for agricultural fields. C. Cattle are an affordable form of power for peasant farmers. D. Zebu cattle are frequently slaughtered and their meat distributed on ceremonial occasions. E. Zebu cattle require less food per animal than do beef cattle.
Brain growth determines the shape of the skull
a. true b. false