Question 1

Describe the two basic approaches to determining personalized genetic histories.

Accepted Answer

The two basic approaches to determining personalized genetic histories are genetic testing and family health history assessment.

Genetic testing involves analyzing a person's DNA to identify specific genetic variations or mutations that may increase their risk for certain diseases or conditions. This can be done through various methods such as whole genome sequencing, targeted gene testing, or direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits. The results of genetic testing can provide individuals with valuable information about their genetic predispositions and help them make informed decisions about their health and medical care.

Family health history assessment involves gathering information about the health conditions and diseases that run in a person's family. By understanding the health history of their relatives, individuals can gain insight into their own genetic risk factors and potential health concerns. This information can be used to inform healthcare decisions and preventive measures, as well as to guide discussions with healthcare providers about genetic testing and screening options.

Both approaches have their own benefits and limitations, and they can be used in combination to provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's genetic history and potential health risks. Ultimately, personalized genetic histories can help individuals take proactive steps to manage their health and reduce their risk of developing certain genetic conditions.

Question 2

When scientists determine the age of remains, how do they report it?

Accepted Answer

A)  as a single definitive number 
B)  in terms of place in a life cycle 
C)  as a range of ages 
D)  none of the above 
A)  as a single definitive number 
B)  in terms of place in a life cycle 
C)  as a range of ages 
D)  none of the above C

Question 3

Forensic anthropologists are more interested in recording the hard attributes of findings than their contextual information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Describe a typical recovery process for buried remains.

Accepted Answer

The typical recovery process for buried

Question 5

What is the typical trajectory of decomposition?

Accepted Answer

A)   cooling and rigidity,  bloating, skin slippage, liquefaction, deflation, skeletonization 
B)   deflation, cooling and rigidity,  bloating, skin slippage, liquefaction, skeletonization 
C)   cooling and rigidity,  bloating, deflation, skin slippage, liquefaction, skeletonization 
D)   bloating, deflation, cooling and rigidity, skin slippage, liquefaction, skeletonization 
A)   cooling and rigidity,  bloating, skin slippage, liquefaction, deflation, skeletonization 
B)   deflation, cooling and rigidity,  bloating, skin slippage, liquefaction, skeletonization 
C)   cooling and rigidity,  bloating, deflation, skin slippage, liquefaction, skeletonization 
D)   bloating, deflation, cooling and rigidity, skin slippage, liquefaction, skeletonization

Question 6

The Central Identification Laboratory does very little independent research, instead focusing on field investigations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The bioarchaeologist generally seeks to make positive individual identifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A __________ point represents a fixed position from which everything in a field site is measured so that the precise "find spot" of each object can be relocated in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  datum 
B)  chart 
C)  survey 
D)  focus 
A)  datum 
B)  chart 
C)  survey 
D)  focus

Question 9

Forensic anthropologists most commonly work on cases of mass fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The two parts of the skeleton that most readily reveal sex are the

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvis and skull 
B)  pelvis and clavicle 
C)  femur and skull 
D)  skull and clavicle 
A)  pelvis and skull 
B)  pelvis and clavicle 
C)  femur and skull 
D)  skull and clavicle

Question 11

Forensic recovery is typically a/an __________ process.

Accepted Answer

A)  speedy 
B)  tiresome 
C)  ongoing 
D)  preliminary 
A)  speedy 
B)  tiresome 
C)  ongoing 
D)  preliminary

Question 12

Bioarchaeologists pay particular attention to __________ when trying to understand past behavior from a skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A)  dentition 
B)  cultural attributes 
C)  medical records 
D)  genetic factors 
A)  dentition 
B)  cultural attributes 
C)  medical records 
D)  genetic factors

Question 13

Which of the following is something that postmortem trauma can tell researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether trauma was the result of crime 
B)  time of death 
C)  whether the individual experienced nutritional stress 
D)  establishing intent in murder cases 
A)  whether trauma was the result of crime 
B)  time of death 
C)  whether the individual experienced nutritional stress 
D)  establishing intent in murder cases

Question 14

Bioarchaeologists may look at the age, sex and distribution of grave goods in a prehistoric cemetery to consider patterns of __________. in the past.

Accepted Answer

A)  disease 
B)  lifestyle change 
C)  criminal behavior 
D)  social stratification 
A)  disease 
B)  lifestyle change 
C)  criminal behavior 
D)  social stratification

Question 15

Height and weight estimates are more accurate if the population of the individual is known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Each individual has a unique frontal sinus, which can be used for identification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the differences between premortem, perimortem, and postmortem trauma and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Premortem trauma refers to injuries that

Question 18

Describe how contact with European missionaries changed the burial practices of indigenous residents of the island of Mangaia in the South Pacific.

Accepted Answer

Contact with European missionaries chang

Question 19

Bioarchaeologists and forensic anthropologists are both experts in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteological identification 
B)  archaeological field methods 
C)  assessing what happened at time of death 
D)  all of these 
A)  osteological identification 
B)  archaeological field methods 
C)  assessing what happened at time of death 
D)  all of these

Question 20

Which bone(s) is/are most useful for determining the age of death of an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  ear ossicles 
B)  clavicle 
C)  pubic symphysis 
D)  temporal bones 
A)  ear ossicles 
B)  clavicle 
C)  pubic symphysis 
D)  temporal bones

Describe the two basic approaches to determining personalized genetic histories.

When scientists determine the age of remains, how do they report it?

Forensic anthropologists are more interested in recording the hard attributes of findings than their contextual information.

Describe a typical recovery process for buried remains.

What is the typical trajectory of decomposition?

The Central Identification Laboratory does very little independent research, instead focusing on field investigations.

The bioarchaeologist generally seeks to make positive individual identifications.

A __________ point represents a fixed position from which everything in a field site is measured so that the precise "find spot" of each object can be relocated in the future.

Forensic anthropologists most commonly work on cases of mass fatalities.

The two parts of the skeleton that most readily reveal sex are the

Forensic recovery is typically a/an __________ process.

Bioarchaeologists pay particular attention to __________ when trying to understand past behavior from a skeleton.

Which of the following is something that postmortem trauma can tell researchers?

Bioarchaeologists may look at the age, sex and distribution of grave goods in a prehistoric cemetery to consider patterns of __________. in the past.

Height and weight estimates are more accurate if the population of the individual is known.

Each individual has a unique frontal sinus, which can be used for identification.

Describe the differences between premortem, perimortem, and postmortem trauma and give examples of each.

Describe how contact with European missionaries changed the burial practices of indigenous residents of the island of Mangaia in the South Pacific.

Bioarchaeologists and forensic anthropologists are both experts in __________.

Which bone(s) is/are most useful for determining the age of death of an adult?

Introduction: What Is Biological Anthropology

Genetics: Cells and Molecules

Genetics: From Genotype to Phenotype

The Forces of Evolution and the Formation of Species

Human Variation: Evolution, Adaptation, and Adaptability

The Primates

Primate Behavior

Fossils in Geological Context

Origin of Primates

Becoming Human: the Ape-Hominin Transition

Early Hominins

Origin and Evolution of the Genus Homo Tc L1

Archaic Homo Sapiens and Neandertals

The Emergence and Dispersal of Homo Sapiens

Evolution of the Brain and Language Tc L1

Biomedical Anthropology

The Evolution of Human Behavior

Origins of Evolutionary Thought

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Exam 18: Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology

Describe the two basic approaches to determining personalized genetic histories.

When scientists determine the age of remains, how do they report it?

Forensic anthropologists are more interested in recording the hard attributes of findings than their contextual information.

Describe a typical recovery process for buried remains.

What is the typical trajectory of decomposition?

The Central Identification Laboratory does very little independent research, instead focusing on field investigations.

The bioarchaeologist generally seeks to make positive individual identifications.

A __________ point represents a fixed position from which everything in a field site is measured so that the precise "find spot" of each object can be relocated in the future.

Forensic anthropologists most commonly work on cases of mass fatalities.

The two parts of the skeleton that most readily reveal sex are the

Forensic recovery is typically a/an __________ process.

Bioarchaeologists pay particular attention to __________ when trying to understand past behavior from a skeleton.

Which of the following is something that postmortem trauma can tell researchers?

Bioarchaeologists may look at the age, sex and distribution of grave goods in a prehistoric cemetery to consider patterns of __________. in the past.

Height and weight estimates are more accurate if the population of the individual is known.

Each individual has a unique frontal sinus, which can be used for identification.

Describe the differences between premortem, perimortem, and postmortem trauma and give examples of each.

Describe how contact with European missionaries changed the burial practices of indigenous residents of the island of Mangaia in the South Pacific.

Bioarchaeologists and forensic anthropologists are both experts in __________.

Which bone(s) is/are most useful for determining the age of death of an adult?

Introduction: What Is Biological Anthropology

Genetics: Cells and Molecules

Genetics: From Genotype to Phenotype

The Forces of Evolution and the Formation of Species

Human Variation: Evolution, Adaptation, and Adaptability

The Primates

Primate Behavior

Fossils in Geological Context

Origin of Primates

Becoming Human: the Ape-Hominin Transition

Early Hominins

Origin and Evolution of the Genus Homo Tc L1

Archaic Homo Sapiens and Neandertals

The Emergence and Dispersal of Homo Sapiens

Evolution of the Brain and Language Tc L1

Biomedical Anthropology

The Evolution of Human Behavior

Origins of Evolutionary Thought

Filters