Question 1

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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 behindD) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 2

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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)  humanD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 3

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

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A)  97 percent
B)  90 percent
C)  75 percent
D)  50 percentE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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match the taxa to a general skeletal characteristic:
-hominoids

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

Question 5

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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 caseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

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 trunkE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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)  humanD) All of the above
E) None of the above

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

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 aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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 bipedalismE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following characteristics are lacking in hominin dentition?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual dimorphism
B)  sectorial premolar
C)  diastema
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

True brachiation is found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  chimpanzees
B)  gibbons
C)  siamangs
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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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 caseE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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 othersE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Ape locomotion includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  knuckle walking
B)  true brachiation
C)  quadrumanous locomotion
D)  all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  incisors
B)  canines
C)  premolars
D)  molarsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of erect bipedalism to humans.

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Erect bipedalism, or the ability to walk...

Question 18

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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 leavesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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 aboveE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

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 premolarsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Allometric growth is:

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

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Which of the following characteristics are lacking in hominin dentition?

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

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

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Ape locomotion includes:

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

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The sectorial premolar in the ape refers to:

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

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True brachiation is found in:

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

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Which of the following characteristics is found in hominin dentition?

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

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