Question 1

In research conducted since the 1950s, it has been shown that human populations tend to conform to Bergmann's rule, but not Allen's rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Humans require vitamin D to incorporate calcium and ensure the proper growth and development of bones and teeth -- the more vitamin D, the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Individuals who have sickle-cell anemia

Accepted Answer

A)  have inherited the same allele from both parents. 
B)  are heterozygous for the disease. 
C)  are more susceptible to malaria. 
D)  have inherited two different alleles from their parents. 
E)  are born with malaria. 
A)  have inherited the same allele from both parents. 
B)  are heterozygous for the disease. 
C)  are more susceptible to malaria. 
D)  have inherited two different alleles from their parents. 
E)  are born with malaria.

Question 4

Culture can influence the direction of natural selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As predicted by Bergmann's and Allen's rules, having a lean, long-limbed body type in an equatorial climate provides an individual with

Accepted Answer

A)  greater surface area in relation to body mass which facilitates body heat dissipation. 
B)  less surface area in relation to body mass which facilitates body heat dissipation. 
C)  a constant surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating climatic adaptation. 
D)  less surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating body heat retention. 
E)  greater surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating body heat retention. 
A)  greater surface area in relation to body mass which facilitates body heat dissipation. 
B)  less surface area in relation to body mass which facilitates body heat dissipation. 
C)  a constant surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating climatic adaptation. 
D)  less surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating body heat retention. 
E)  greater surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating body heat retention.

Question 6

Why in some dairying societies did natural selection favour a biological solution to adult lactose intolerance, rather than a cultural solution?

Accepted Answer

In some dairying societies, natural sele

Question 7

Cultural adaptations exhibited by humans include the alteration of our "microenvironments."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the event of dramatic changes in the world environment

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute uniformity in genetic diversity might be an evolutionary advantage. 
B)  reduced genetic diversity might be an evolutionary advantage. 
C)  greater genetic diversity might be an evolutionary advantage. 
D)  greater genetic diversity might be an evolutionary disadvantage. 
E)  greater genetic diversity might be an evolutionary dead-end. 
A)  absolute uniformity in genetic diversity might be an evolutionary advantage. 
B)  reduced genetic diversity might be an evolutionary advantage. 
C)  greater genetic diversity might be an evolutionary advantage. 
D)  greater genetic diversity might be an evolutionary disadvantage. 
E)  greater genetic diversity might be an evolutionary dead-end.

Question 9

It has been suggested that Type II diabetes may be the result of fetal malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to ________, with modernization, increases in food supply accompanied by reductions in physical activity and a switch to high calorie diets can lead to obesity and diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural selection 
B)  balancing selection 
C)  the biocultural model 
D)  the multi-regional hypothesis 
E)  the thrifty gene hypothesis 
A)  natural selection 
B)  balancing selection 
C)  the biocultural model 
D)  the multi-regional hypothesis 
E)  the thrifty gene hypothesis

Question 11

The relationship between malaria and the allele that produces sickle-cell anemia in humans is an example of balancing selection because

Accepted Answer

A)  malaria causes selection against individuals carrying the sickle-cell allele to be 100%. 
B)  individuals that are heterozygous for the sickle-cell allele have a selective advantage against malaria over homozygous normal and homozygous sickle-cell individuals. 
C)  malaria produces mortality rates of about 50% in both normal hemoglobin individuals and sickle-cell individuals. 
D)  malaria kills 50% of children with the sickle-cell allele, and a similar proportion of adults with the allele. 
E)  mortality is roughly equal between people dying from malaria and people dying from sickle-cell anemia. 
A)  malaria causes selection against individuals carrying the sickle-cell allele to be 100%. 
B)  individuals that are heterozygous for the sickle-cell allele have a selective advantage against malaria over homozygous normal and homozygous sickle-cell individuals. 
C)  malaria produces mortality rates of about 50% in both normal hemoglobin individuals and sickle-cell individuals. 
D)  malaria kills 50% of children with the sickle-cell allele, and a similar proportion of adults with the allele. 
E)  mortality is roughly equal between people dying from malaria and people dying from sickle-cell anemia.

Question 12

Which of the following does not apply to Type II diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type II diabetes is also known as adult-onset diabetes. 
B)  Type II diabetes is also known as NIDDM (i.e., non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus). 
C)  Type II diabetes tends to manifest itself in adult patients. 
D)  Type II diabetes is due to individuals lacking the gene necessary for insulin production. 
E)  Type II diabetes results from a sedentary lifestyle, chronic obesity and excess sugar intake. 
A)  Type II diabetes is also known as adult-onset diabetes. 
B)  Type II diabetes is also known as NIDDM (i.e., non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus). 
C)  Type II diabetes tends to manifest itself in adult patients. 
D)  Type II diabetes is due to individuals lacking the gene necessary for insulin production. 
E)  Type II diabetes results from a sedentary lifestyle, chronic obesity and excess sugar intake.

In research conducted since the 1950s, it has been shown that human populations tend to conform to Bergmann's rule, but not Allen's rule.

Humans require vitamin D to incorporate calcium and ensure the proper growth and development of bones and teeth -- the more vitamin D, the better.

Individuals who have sickle-cell anemia

Culture can influence the direction of natural selection.

As predicted by Bergmann's and Allen's rules, having a lean, long-limbed body type in an equatorial climate provides an individual with

Why in some dairying societies did natural selection favour a biological solution to adult lactose intolerance, rather than a cultural solution?

Cultural adaptations exhibited by humans include the alteration of our "microenvironments."

In the event of dramatic changes in the world environment

It has been suggested that Type II diabetes may be the result of fetal malnutrition.

According to ________, with modernization, increases in food supply accompanied by reductions in physical activity and a switch to high calorie diets can lead to obesity and diabetes.

The relationship between malaria and the allele that produces sickle-cell anemia in humans is an example of balancing selection because

Which of the following does not apply to Type II diabetes?

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Homo Erectus and Archaic Homo Sapiens

Modern Homo Sapiens

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Exam 6: Human Variation

In research conducted since the 1950s, it has been shown that human populations tend to conform to Bergmann's rule, but not Allen's rule.

Humans require vitamin D to incorporate calcium and ensure the proper growth and development of bones and teeth -- the more vitamin D, the better.

Individuals who have sickle-cell anemia

Culture can influence the direction of natural selection.

As predicted by Bergmann's and Allen's rules, having a lean, long-limbed body type in an equatorial climate provides an individual with

Why in some dairying societies did natural selection favour a biological solution to adult lactose intolerance, rather than a cultural solution?

Cultural adaptations exhibited by humans include the alteration of our "microenvironments."

In the event of dramatic changes in the world environment

It has been suggested that Type II diabetes may be the result of fetal malnutrition.

According to ________, with modernization, increases in food supply accompanied by reductions in physical activity and a switch to high calorie diets can lead to obesity and diabetes.

The relationship between malaria and the allele that produces sickle-cell anemia in humans is an example of balancing selection because

Which of the following does not apply to Type II diabetes?

What Is Anthropology?

Uncovering the Past: Tools and Techniques

Reconstructing the Past: Analysis and Interpretation

Historical Development of Evolutionary Theory

Modern Evolutionary Theory

The Living Primates

Primate Evolution: From Early Primates to Hominoids

Early Hominins

Homo Erectus and Archaic Homo Sapiens

Modern Homo Sapiens

Origins of Food Production and Settled Life

Origins of Cities and States

Applied Anthropology: Physical Anthropology and Archaeology

Filters