Question 1

Matching Questions
match the taxa to a general skeletal characteristic:
-hominoids

Accepted Answer

A) fewer lumbar vertebrae in the spine 
B) the ability to rotate the forearm about90 degrees 
C) lumbar curve 
D) elongated arms and fingers 
A) fewer lumbar vertebrae in the spine 
B) the ability to rotate the forearm about90 degrees 
C) lumbar curve 
D) elongated arms and fingers

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics is found in hominin dentition?

Accepted Answer

A) sectorial premolar 
B) diastema 
C) upper incisors implanted vertically 
D) all of the above 
A) sectorial premolar 
B) diastema 
C) upper incisors implanted vertically 
D) all of the above

Question 3

The development of a large brow ridge is related to the development of a large:

Accepted Answer

A) eye 
B) jaw 
C) brain 
D) none of the above 
A) eye 
B) jaw 
C) brain 
D) none of the above

Question 4

The intermembral index is a measurement of the ratio of the bones of the:

Accepted Answer

A) upper arm to the lower arm 
B) arm to the leg 
C) limbs to the tail 
D) leg to the trunk 
A) upper arm to the lower arm 
B) arm to the leg 
C) limbs to the tail 
D) leg to the trunk

Question 5

Matching Questions
match the features with the correct primate (an answer may be used more than once):
-U-shaped dental arcade

Accepted Answer

A) monkey 
B) ape 
C) human 
A) monkey 
B) ape 
C) human

Question 6

Matching Questions
match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function:
-foramen magnum

Accepted Answer

A) place of attachment for large temporalis muscle 
B) structure by which mandible articulates with cranium 
C) structure by which skull articulates with spine 
D) opening through which spinal cord enters the brain case 
A) place of attachment for large temporalis muscle 
B) structure by which mandible articulates with cranium 
C) structure by which skull articulates with spine 
D) opening through which spinal cord enters the brain case

Question 7

Allometric growth is:

Accepted Answer

A) growth in the first year of life 
B) growth of the brain 
C) growth that occurs as an adult 
D) the growth of some parts of the body faster than others 
A) growth in the first year of life 
B) growth of the brain 
C) growth that occurs as an adult 
D) the growth of some parts of the body faster than others

Question 8

How do the teeth of modern humans differ from those of modern apes?

Accepted Answer

The teeth of modern humans (Homo sapiens

Question 9

Which of the following statements about erect bipedalism is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) humans maintain an orthograde posture while standing and walking 
B) erect bipedalism involves a heel-toe stride 
C) humans are the only primates to exhibit erect bipedalism 
D) humans are the only primates to habitually exhibit erect bipedalism 
A) humans maintain an orthograde posture while standing and walking 
B) erect bipedalism involves a heel-toe stride 
C) humans are the only primates to exhibit erect bipedalism 
D) humans are the only primates to habitually exhibit erect bipedalism

Question 10

Matching Questions
match the terms with their definitions:
-insectivorous

Accepted Answer

A) eats variety of plant and animal foods 
B) eats primarily insects 
C) eats primarily fruits 
D) eats primarily leaves 
A) eats variety of plant and animal foods 
B) eats primarily insects 
C) eats primarily fruits 
D) eats primarily leaves

Question 11

Matching Questions
match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function:
-mandibular condyles

Accepted Answer

A) place of attachment for large temporalis muscle 
B) structure by which mandible articulates with cranium 
C) structure by which skull articulates with spine 
D) opening through which spinal cord enters the brain case 
A) place of attachment for large temporalis muscle 
B) structure by which mandible articulates with cranium 
C) structure by which skull articulates with spine 
D) opening through which spinal cord enters the brain case

Question 12

Ape locomotion includes:

Accepted Answer

A) knuckle walking 
B) true brachiation 
C) quadrumanous locomotion 
D) all of the above 
A) knuckle walking 
B) true brachiation 
C) quadrumanous locomotion 
D) all of the above

Question 13

The sectorial premolar in the ape refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the anterior upper premolar 
B) the anterior lower premolar 
C) all upper premolars 
D) all premolars 
A) the anterior upper premolar 
B) the anterior lower premolar 
C) all upper premolars 
D) all premolars

Question 14

Which of the following characteristics are lacking in hominin dentition?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual dimorphism 
B) sectorial premolar 
C) diastema 
D) all of the above 
A) sexual dimorphism 
B) sectorial premolar 
C) diastema 
D) all of the above

Question 15

True brachiation is found in:

Accepted Answer

A) chimpanzees 
B) gibbons 
C) siamangs 
D) all of the above 
A) chimpanzees 
B) gibbons 
C) siamangs 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of erect bipedalism to humans.

Accepted Answer

Erect bipedalism, or the ability to walk

Question 17

It is generally believed that the DNA code of humans is approximately how similar to the DNA code of chimpanzees?

Accepted Answer

A) 97 percent 
B) 90 percent 
C) 75 percent 
D) 50 percent 
A) 97 percent 
B) 90 percent 
C) 75 percent 
D) 50 percent

Question 18

Matching Questions
match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function:
-zygomatic arch

Accepted Answer

A) houses middle ear 
B) attachment for masseter muscle 
C) closes off the eye socket from behind 
A) houses middle ear 
B) attachment for masseter muscle 
C) closes off the eye socket from behind

Question 19

Matching Questions
match the features with the correct primate (an answer may be used more than once):
-vertically implanted incisors

Accepted Answer

A) monkey 
B) ape 
C) human 
A) monkey 
B) ape 
C) human

Question 20

Grasping,ripping,tearing,defense,and antagonistic display are the functions of the:

Accepted Answer

A) incisors 
B) canines 
C) premolars 
D) molars 
A) incisors 
B) canines 
C) premolars 
D) molars

Matching Questions match the taxa to a general skeletal characteristic: -hominoids

Which of the following characteristics is found in hominin dentition?

The development of a large brow ridge is related to the development of a large:

The intermembral index is a measurement of the ratio of the bones of the:

Matching Questions match the features with the correct primate (an answer may be used more than once): -U-shaped dental arcade

Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -foramen magnum

Allometric growth is:

How do the teeth of modern humans differ from those of modern apes?

Which of the following statements about erect bipedalism is not true?

Matching Questions match the terms with their definitions: -insectivorous

Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -mandibular condyles

Ape locomotion includes:

The sectorial premolar in the ape refers to:

Which of the following characteristics are lacking in hominin dentition?

True brachiation is found in:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of erect bipedalism to humans.

It is generally believed that the DNA code of humans is approximately how similar to the DNA code of chimpanzees?

Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -zygomatic arch

Matching Questions match the features with the correct primate (an answer may be used more than once): -vertically implanted incisors

Grasping,ripping,tearing,defense,and antagonistic display are the functions of the:

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Exam 8: Comparative Studies: Anatomy and Genetics

Matching Questions match the taxa to a general skeletal characteristic: -hominoids

Which of the following characteristics is found in hominin dentition?

The development of a large brow ridge is related to the development of a large:

The intermembral index is a measurement of the ratio of the bones of the:

Matching Questions match the features with the correct primate (an answer may be used more than once): -U-shaped dental arcade

Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -foramen magnum

Allometric growth is:

How do the teeth of modern humans differ from those of modern apes?

Which of the following statements about erect bipedalism is not true?

Matching Questions match the terms with their definitions: -insectivorous

Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -mandibular condyles

Ape locomotion includes:

The sectorial premolar in the ape refers to:

Which of the following characteristics are lacking in hominin dentition?

True brachiation is found in:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of erect bipedalism to humans.

It is generally believed that the DNA code of humans is approximately how similar to the DNA code of chimpanzees?

Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -zygomatic arch

Matching Questions match the features with the correct primate (an answer may be used more than once): -vertically implanted incisors

Grasping,ripping,tearing,defense,and antagonistic display are the functions of the:

Investigating the Nature of Humankind

The Study of Heredity

The Modern Study of Human Genetics

Population Genetics

Natural Selection and the Origin of Species

Peoples Place in Nature

The Living Primates

Onhuman Primate Behavior

Human Behavior in Perspective

The Record of the Past

The Early Primate Fossil Record and the Origins of the Hominins

The Early Hominins

Early Species of the Genus Homo

The Evolution of Homo Sapiens

The Biology of Modern Homo Sapiens

The Analysis of Human Variation

The Modern World

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