Question 1

Among all primates humans have:

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A)  the largest olfactory bulb. 
B)  the greatest sense of hearing. 
C)  the most developed vision. 
D)  the most elaborate connections between different regions of the brain. 
A)  the largest olfactory bulb. 
B)  the greatest sense of hearing. 
C)  the most developed vision. 
D)  the most elaborate connections between different regions of the brain. D

Question 2

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. D

Question 3

Modern primates are characterized by arboreal adaptations, including:

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

Question 4

Anthropoids include:

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A)  monkeys, apes, and humans. 
B)  African and Asian apes. 
C)  tarsiers, monkeys, and apes. 
D)  lemurs, lorises, galagos, and tarsiers. 
A)  monkeys, apes, and humans. 
B)  African and Asian apes. 
C)  tarsiers, monkeys, and apes. 
D)  lemurs, lorises, galagos, and tarsiers.

Question 5

Among all primates, humans have:

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A)  the largest body relative to other animals. 
B)  the greatest level of biological adaptability. 
C)  the largest body size. 
D)  the largest brain relative to body size. 
A)  the largest body relative to other animals. 
B)  the greatest level of biological adaptability. 
C)  the largest body size. 
D)  the largest brain relative to body size.

Question 6

Primate females:

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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)  give birth to twins regularly. 
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)  give birth to twins regularly.

Question 7

Evaluate and explain the evidence for the phylogenetic relationship between humans and other primates.

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In both the cladistic and traditional me

Question 8

Preadaptation is:

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A)  the series of small adaptations that precedes the more observable adaptation. 
B)  the use of an anatomical feature in a way unrelated to the feature's original function. 
C)  the use of an anatomical feature in the way it was originally intended. 
D)  a phenomenon that occurs before natural selection can occur. 
A)  the series of small adaptations that precedes the more observable adaptation. 
B)  the use of an anatomical feature in a way unrelated to the feature's original function. 
C)  the use of an anatomical feature in the way it was originally intended. 
D)  a phenomenon that occurs before natural selection can occur.

Question 9

Discuss the anatomical differences between prosimians and anthropoids. How do these anatomical differences influence behavior and socialization among the respective primate groups?

Accepted Answer

Prosimians tend to have a more developed

Question 10

Catarrhines' nostrils are:

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A)  far apart and face sideways. 
B)  close together and face downward. 
C)  large due to their heightened sense of smell. 
D)  wide and include a large nasal sinus. 
A)  far apart and face sideways. 
B)  close together and face downward. 
C)  large due to their heightened sense of smell. 
D)  wide and include a large nasal sinus.

Question 11

A skull with a foramen magnum positioned at the back belongs to:

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A)  an individual that is fully bipedal, such as a human. 
B)  an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a dog. 
C)  an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a human. 
D)  none of the above (this trait is observed only in prosimians) 
A)  an individual that is fully bipedal, such as a human. 
B)  an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a dog. 
C)  an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a human. 
D)  none of the above (this trait is observed only in prosimians)

Question 12

While at the zoo you see an exhibit with a small group of primates and notice they have wet, snout-like noses. This indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  a species of prosimian, because they retain the rhinarium not found in other mammal species. 
B)  a species of anthropoid primate, because they retain the rhinarium commonly found in other mammal species. 
C)  a species of platyrrhine primate, because their nostrils do not point downward. 
D)  A species of strepsirhini that retain a rhinarium found only in prosimian primates. 
A)  a species of prosimian, because they retain the rhinarium not found in other mammal species. 
B)  a species of anthropoid primate, because they retain the rhinarium commonly found in other mammal species. 
C)  a species of platyrrhine primate, because their nostrils do not point downward. 
D)  A species of strepsirhini that retain a rhinarium found only in prosimian primates.

Question 13

Phylogeny refers to:

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A)  evolutionary relationships that are based on shared characteristics including physical traits, genetics, and behavior. 
B)  the fundamental anatomical features in primates that reflect their high degree of diversity. 
C)  primates' ability to get around in trees using an unusually wide range of motions involving the limbs and trunk. 
D)  a set of behaviors and anatomical characteristics that is unique to mammals adapted to life in the trees. 
A)  evolutionary relationships that are based on shared characteristics including physical traits, genetics, and behavior. 
B)  the fundamental anatomical features in primates that reflect their high degree of diversity. 
C)  primates' ability to get around in trees using an unusually wide range of motions involving the limbs and trunk. 
D)  a set of behaviors and anatomical characteristics that is unique to mammals adapted to life in the trees.

Question 14

The typical dental formula of lorises and lemurs is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Primates have long growth and development periods because:

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A)  they take longer to develop to sexual maturity. 
B)  on average they are larger bodied than nonprimates. 
C)  they have higher intelligence and larger brains relative to other animals. 
D)  the areas of the brain associated with smell and hearing are expanded in primates. 
A)  they take longer to develop to sexual maturity. 
B)  on average they are larger bodied than nonprimates. 
C)  they have higher intelligence and larger brains relative to other animals. 
D)  the areas of the brain associated with smell and hearing are expanded in primates.

Question 16

Discuss the diversity of the dentition among primates. Pay particular attention to how form follows function with regard to dental morphology and diet.

Accepted Answer

Primate dentition reflects retention of

Question 17

Primates are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  forward-facing eyes, varied diet, and nonviolent behavior. 
B)  arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and male dominance. 
C)  docility, toolmaking, and parental investment. 
D)  arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and parental investment. 
A)  forward-facing eyes, varied diet, and nonviolent behavior. 
B)  arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and male dominance. 
C)  docility, toolmaking, and parental investment. 
D)  arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and parental investment.

Question 18

Living lemurs are found only in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asia. 
B)  Africa. 
C)  South America. 
D)  Madagascar. 
A)  Asia. 
B)  Africa. 
C)  South America. 
D)  Madagascar.

Question 19

Discuss the primate parental investment in terms of success in natural selection. What are the most important aspects of primate parenting and what is their value to socialization?

Accepted Answer

Primates have relatively few offspring a

Question 20

The Y-5 molar morphology is present in:

Accepted Answer

A)  colobus monkeys. 
B)  chimpanzees. 
C)  lemurs. 
D)  howler monkeys. 
A)  colobus monkeys. 
B)  chimpanzees. 
C)  lemurs. 
D)  howler monkeys.

Among all primates humans have:

The suborder prosimians includes:

Modern primates are characterized by arboreal adaptations, including:

Anthropoids include:

Among all primates, humans have:

Primate females:

Evaluate and explain the evidence for the phylogenetic relationship between humans and other primates.

Preadaptation is:

Discuss the anatomical differences between prosimians and anthropoids. How do these anatomical differences influence behavior and socialization among the respective primate groups?

Catarrhines' nostrils are:

A skull with a foramen magnum positioned at the back belongs to:

While at the zoo you see an exhibit with a small group of primates and notice they have wet, snout-like noses. This indicates:

Phylogeny refers to:

The typical dental formula of lorises and lemurs is:

Primates have long growth and development periods because:

Discuss the diversity of the dentition among primates. Pay particular attention to how form follows function with regard to dental morphology and diet.

Primates are characterized by:

Living lemurs are found only in:

Discuss the primate parental investment in terms of success in natural selection. What are the most important aspects of primate parenting and what is their value to socialization?

The Y-5 molar morphology is present in:

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 Hominin 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

Evolution: Today and Tomorrow

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

Among all primates humans have:

The suborder prosimians includes:

Modern primates are characterized by arboreal adaptations, including:

Anthropoids include:

Among all primates, humans have:

Primate females:

Evaluate and explain the evidence for the phylogenetic relationship between humans and other primates.

Preadaptation is:

Discuss the anatomical differences between prosimians and anthropoids. How do these anatomical differences influence behavior and socialization among the respective primate groups?

Catarrhines' nostrils are:

A skull with a foramen magnum positioned at the back belongs to:

While at the zoo you see an exhibit with a small group of primates and notice they have wet, snout-like noses. This indicates:

Phylogeny refers to:

The typical dental formula of lorises and lemurs is:

Primates have long growth and development periods because:

Discuss the diversity of the dentition among primates. Pay particular attention to how form follows function with regard to dental morphology and diet.

Primates are characterized by:

Living lemurs are found only in:

Discuss the primate parental investment in terms of success in natural selection. What are the most important aspects of primate parenting and what is their value to socialization?

The Y-5 molar morphology is present in:

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 Hominin 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

Evolution: Today and Tomorrow

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