Question 1

Tarsiers are unique among prosimians because they:

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A) are diurnal. 
B) are vertical clingers and leapers. 
C) have a fovea. 
D) have a prehensile tail. 
A) are diurnal. 
B) are vertical clingers and leapers. 
C) have a fovea. 
D) have a prehensile tail.

Question 2

The genetic classification for apes and humans:

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A) includes three subfamilies within hominids: pongines,gorillines,and hominines. 
B) uses the term "hominid" to describe only humans and their ancestors. 
C) divides hominoids into hylobatids,pongids,and hominids. 
D) none of the above 
A) includes three subfamilies within hominids: pongines,gorillines,and hominines. 
B) uses the term "hominid" to describe only humans and their ancestors. 
C) divides hominoids into hylobatids,pongids,and hominids. 
D) none of the above

Question 3

Modern primates are characterized by arboreal adaptations including:

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A) opposable thumbs. 
B) precision grip. 
C) short digits. 
D) expanded reliance on sense of smell. 
A) opposable thumbs. 
B) precision grip. 
C) short digits. 
D) expanded reliance on sense of smell.

Question 4

Anthropoids differ from prosimians in that they:

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A) have more teeth. 
B) have better color vision. 
C) are less dimorphic sexually. 
D) none of the above 
A) have more teeth. 
B) have better color vision. 
C) are less dimorphic sexually. 
D) none of the above

Question 5

Because of the enhanced sense of touch,most primate species have nails instead of claws on the back of the finger tips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The suborder prosimians includes:

Accepted Answer

A) New World and Old World monkeys. 
B) lemurs,lorises,galagos,and tarsiers. 
C) great apes and lesser apes. 
D) lemurs,lorises,and galagos. 
A) New World and Old World monkeys. 
B) lemurs,lorises,galagos,and tarsiers. 
C) great apes and lesser apes. 
D) lemurs,lorises,and galagos.

Question 7

Anthropoid species have a sense of smell that is more developed than Prosimian species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In your primate anatomy lab you are shown the mandible (lower jaw bone)of a species of primate.While looking at the teeth you notice a large space between the canine and first premolar.In your lab book you note:

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A) that this is likely the lower jaw of a human due to the potential presence of a canine-premolar honing complex. 
B) that this may be a species of Old World monkey or ape,as the space in the teeth of the mandible suggests the presence of a canine-premolar honing complex. 
C) that this is likely the lower jaw of a human,given the presence of a nonhoning chewing complex. 
D) that this may be a species of Old World monkey or ape,as the space in the teeth suggests the presence of a non-honing chewing complex. 
A) that this is likely the lower jaw of a human due to the potential presence of a canine-premolar honing complex. 
B) that this may be a species of Old World monkey or ape,as the space in the teeth of the mandible suggests the presence of a canine-premolar honing complex. 
C) that this is likely the lower jaw of a human,given the presence of a nonhoning chewing complex. 
D) that this may be a species of Old World monkey or ape,as the space in the teeth suggests the presence of a non-honing chewing complex.

Question 9

Describe distinctive features of primate parenting relative to that of other mammals.

Accepted Answer

Primates have relatively few offspring a

Question 10

Discuss anatomical characteristics that relate to primates' arboreal adaptation.

Accepted Answer

Primates have a versatile skeletal struc

Question 11

You are reading a scientific paper regarding the relationships of the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of chimpanzees and their implications for early hominid evolution.You note that the authors refer to human ancestors as hominids.This implies that:

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A) the researchers are relying on genetic classifications of chimpanzees and humans,as this is most appropriate for their research. 
B) the researchers are relying on anatomical classifications of chimpanzees and humans,as this is most appropriate when looking at adaptation and anatomy. 
C) the researchers are relying on genetic classification of chimpanzees and humans,hence their use of the term "hominid" to describe human ancestors. 
D) both b and c 
A) the researchers are relying on genetic classifications of chimpanzees and humans,as this is most appropriate for their research. 
B) the researchers are relying on anatomical classifications of chimpanzees and humans,as this is most appropriate when looking at adaptation and anatomy. 
C) the researchers are relying on genetic classification of chimpanzees and humans,hence their use of the term "hominid" to describe human ancestors. 
D) both b and c

Question 12

A finger pad with primitive dermal ridges most likely belongs to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) only humans 
B) pottos,lories,and other similar species. 
C) old world monkeys,which rely heavily on precision-grip foraging. 
D) none of the above 
A) only humans 
B) pottos,lories,and other similar species. 
C) old world monkeys,which rely heavily on precision-grip foraging. 
D) none of the above

Question 13

The suborder prosimians includes:

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A) only nocturnal species. 
B) only diurnal species. 
C) diurnal and nocturnal galagos. 
D) diurnal and nocturnal lemurs. 
A) only nocturnal species. 
B) only diurnal species. 
C) diurnal and nocturnal galagos. 
D) diurnal and nocturnal lemurs.

Question 14

Primates' enhanced sense of vision stems from:

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A) eyes rotated forward. 
B) tendency toward nocturnality. 
C) color vision. 
D) both A and C 
A) eyes rotated forward. 
B) tendency toward nocturnality. 
C) color vision. 
D) both A and C

Question 15

Primate females:

Accepted Answer

A) invest less in their offspring than do many other mammals. 
B) give birth to more offspring than do most other mammals. 
C) give birth to fewer offspring than do many other mammals. 
D) none of the above 
A) invest less in their offspring than do many other mammals. 
B) give birth to more offspring than do most other mammals. 
C) give birth to fewer offspring than do many other mammals. 
D) none of the above

Question 16

Describe similarities and differences in diet and dentition among prosimians,Old World monkeys and apes.

Accepted Answer

Primate dentition reflects retention of

Question 17

The typical catarrhine dental formula is:

Accepted Answer

A) 1 / 1 / 2 / 3. 
B) 2 / 1 / 3 / 3. 
C) 2 / 1 / 2 / 3. 
D) 3 / 1 / 2 / 3. 
A) 1 / 1 / 2 / 3. 
B) 2 / 1 / 3 / 3. 
C) 2 / 1 / 2 / 3. 
D) 3 / 1 / 2 / 3.

Question 18

The rhinarium is present in:

Accepted Answer

A) baboons. 
B) gorillas. 
C) ring-tail lemurs. 
D) howler monkeys. 
A) baboons. 
B) gorillas. 
C) ring-tail lemurs. 
D) howler monkeys.

Question 19

Humans are the only primates who lack a sectorial complex on the premolar.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) a primitive trait,because it is present in multiple species of a group. 
B) a primitive trait,because it is present in only one or few species of a group. 
C) a derived trait,because it is present in multiple species of a group. 
D) a derived trait,because it is present in only one or few species of a group. 
A) a primitive trait,because it is present in multiple species of a group. 
B) a primitive trait,because it is present in only one or few species of a group. 
C) a derived trait,because it is present in multiple species of a group. 
D) a derived trait,because it is present in only one or few species of a group.

Question 20

The presence of a honing complex relates to:

Accepted Answer

A) molar size. 
B) canine size. 
C) diet. 
D) human reproduction. 
A) molar size. 
B) canine size. 
C) diet. 
D) human reproduction.

Tarsiers are unique among prosimians because they:

The genetic classification for apes and humans:

Modern primates are characterized by arboreal adaptations including:

Anthropoids differ from prosimians in that they:

Because of the enhanced sense of touch,most primate species have nails instead of claws on the back of the finger tips.

The suborder prosimians includes:

Anthropoid species have a sense of smell that is more developed than Prosimian species.

In your primate anatomy lab you are shown the mandible (lower jaw bone)of a species of primate.While looking at the teeth you notice a large space between the canine and first premolar.In your lab book you note:

Describe distinctive features of primate parenting relative to that of other mammals.

Discuss anatomical characteristics that relate to primates' arboreal adaptation.

You are reading a scientific paper regarding the relationships of the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of chimpanzees and their implications for early hominid evolution.You note that the authors refer to human ancestors as hominids.This implies that:

A finger pad with primitive dermal ridges most likely belongs to which of the following?

The suborder prosimians includes:

Primates' enhanced sense of vision stems from:

Primate females:

Describe similarities and differences in diet and dentition among prosimians,Old World monkeys and apes.

The typical catarrhine dental formula is:

The rhinarium is present in:

Humans are the only primates who lack a sectorial complex on the premolar.This is an example of:

The presence of a honing complex relates to:

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Exam 6: Biology in the Present: The Other Living Primates

Tarsiers are unique among prosimians because they:

The genetic classification for apes and humans:

Modern primates are characterized by arboreal adaptations including:

Anthropoids differ from prosimians in that they:

Because of the enhanced sense of touch,most primate species have nails instead of claws on the back of the finger tips.

The suborder prosimians includes:

Anthropoid species have a sense of smell that is more developed than Prosimian species.

In your primate anatomy lab you are shown the mandible (lower jaw bone)of a species of primate.While looking at the teeth you notice a large space between the canine and first premolar.In your lab book you note:

Describe distinctive features of primate parenting relative to that of other mammals.

Discuss anatomical characteristics that relate to primates' arboreal adaptation.

You are reading a scientific paper regarding the relationships of the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of chimpanzees and their implications for early hominid evolution.You note that the authors refer to human ancestors as hominids.This implies that:

A finger pad with primitive dermal ridges most likely belongs to which of the following?

The suborder prosimians includes:

Primates' enhanced sense of vision stems from:

Primate females:

Describe similarities and differences in diet and dentition among prosimians,Old World monkeys and apes.

The typical catarrhine dental formula is:

The rhinarium is present in:

Humans are the only primates who lack a sectorial complex on the premolar.This is an example of:

The presence of a honing complex relates to:

What Is Physical Anthropology

Evolution: Constructing a Fundamental Scientific Theory

Genetics: Reproducing Life and Producing Variation

Genes and Their Evolution: Population Genetics

Biology in the Present: Living People

Primate Sociality, social Behavior, and Culture

Fossils and Their Place in Time and Nature

Primate Origins and Evolution: The First 50 Million Years

Early Hominid Origins and Evolution: The Roots of Humanity

The Origins and Evolution of Early Homo

The Origins,evolution,and Dispersal of Modern People

Our Last 10, 000 Years: Agriculture, population, and the Bioarchaeology of a Fundamental Transition

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