Which of the following is NOT a physical trait shared by all hominins?
A. modifications in the pelvic girdle and lower limbs
B. a forward-placed foramen magnum
C. a dramatically reduced (or no) shearing complex
D. large canine teeth
Answer: D
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What historical and social difficulties do anthropologists face as they study human sexuality?
What will be an ideal response?
Primate olfactory anatomy is characterized by:
A. reduction of the muzzle or snout B. lack of a rhinarium in most species C. reduction of the olfactory region of the brain D. all of these
In India today, new reproductive technologies are increasingly being used to:
a. increase the number of offspring a family can have, including larger numbers of girls. b. determine the sex of the fetus and decide whether to terminate the pregnancy if it is a girl. c. apply genetic surgeries that will allow a family to select the eye and skin color of its children. d. improve prenatal health so children will be born at higher weights and have better developed brains. e. establish the status symbol of the family as they genetically engineer their offspring.
As a general rule, what do larger animals require?
a. fewer calories per unit of weight than smaller animals b. more calories per unit weight than smaller animals c. the same amount of calories per unit weight than smaller animals d. no calories whatsoever e. more testosterone