All of the Quizzes

The two main categories of fossil dating techniques are a. short-term and long-term. b. objective and subjective. c. relative and chronometric. d. bigger and smaller. e. lesser and greater.

relative and chronometric.

These parts of the cell are often referred to as "powerhouse centers" because they produce energy for the cell in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). a. lysosomes b. nucleospores c. centrioles d. mitochondria e. both lysosomes and mitochondria

mitochondria

Omomyoids were typically a. nocturnal. b. carnivores. c. slow-moving. d. smack talkers. e. very large in body size (over 20 lbs).

nocturnal.

Scientific assumptions include which of the following: a. scientific conclusions can vary depending on who is observing them b. maximum accuracy is not necessary in science c. none of these are correct d. science can only address the natural world e. science can study both supernatural and natural matters

none of these are correct

Science is considered self-correcting because: a. Hypotheses are built on meticulous observation. b. None of these are correct. c. Hypothesis-testing can result in rejection of previous hypotheses. d. All of these are correct e. Theories can be modified or replaced in response to new findings.

All of these are correct

All of the following are questions that a biological anthropologist might address EXCEPT: a. What influenced human evolution? b. How genetically similar are various human populations? c. How are humans related to monkeys and apes? d. How have languages diversified over time? e. How might skin color be influenced by genetics?

How have languages diversified over time?

____ in hot temperatures is when there is an expansion of the capillaries within the skin leading to a more effective transfer of heat from within the body to the exterior to occur. a. Sweating b. Sickling of the red blood cells c. Vasoconstriction d. Larger size lung capacity e. Vasodilation

Vasodilation

In order for fossilization to occur, the organism must be protected from all of the following EXCEPT a. None of these are correct b. bacterial activity. c. scavengers. d. temperature changes. e. arid environments.

arid environments

What is a primate? a. any mammal b. marsupial mammals c. a diverse group of placental mammals d. any milk-producing mammal e. all of these are correct

a diverse group of placental mammals

Which of the following is a reason living in groups helps primates avoid predation? a. all of these are correct. b. None of these are correct. c. one's individual chances of being attacked are minimized. d. in larger groups, there are more eyes on the surroundings. e. social groups can mob smaller predators.

all of these are correct

The use of spices in food, including peppers with capsaicinoids, can a. none of these are correct b. create a burning sensation in the mouth and digestive tracts. c. inhibit foodborne bacterial colonization and decrease spoilage rates. trigger sweating processes. d. all of these are correct.

all of these are correct.

Proteins that coat the surface of red blood cells are called: a. antigens. b. agglutinations. c. antibodies. d. gametes. e. blood clots.

antibodies.

Which of the following locomotion is associated with having longer arms than legs? a. bipedalism b. leaping c. none of these are correct d. brachiation e. quadrupedalism

brachiation

Acclimatory adjustments that occur at high altitudes includes all of the following EXCEPT a. increased speed and depth of breathing (hyperpnea). b. modifications to red blood cells. c. increased number of capillaries. d. decreased heart rate. e. none of these are correct.

decreased heart rate

All of the following are studied in science EXCEPT: a. the environment outside a laboratory b. animals and plants in a lab c. the natural world d. items in a laboratory e. ghosts and luck

ghosts and luck

Old World monkeys are able to live in more diverse habitats than apes because they have a a. terrestrial lifestyle. b. diverse diet. c. tail. d. prehensile tails. e. huge big toe.

diverse diet

In the cats and dogs readings for Week 1, we have learned all of the following are true EXCEPT: a. Dogs have a variety of body shapes and sizes but are all still the same species b. Dogs are likely to take more abuse than cats c. Dogs are trained as pack hunters d. Dogs can be trained with rewards and praise e. Dogs are more faithful to their owners than cats

e. Dogs are more faithful to their owners than cats

White blood cells, skin cells, and nerve cells all have the same DNA sequences. Nevertheless, white blood cells can only produce white blood cells and skin cells can only make more skin cells, and so on. Waddington called this type of cellular inheritance: a. posigenetic b. epigenetic c. synonymous mutations d. plasticity e. canalization

epigenetic

What evidence supports grouping tarsiers with haplorrhines rather than strepsirrhines? a. quadrupedalism b. genetic similarities c. physical appearance d. behavioral adaptations e. presence of a wet nose

genetic similarities

Primates teeth are unique because they are a. heterodont. b. ugly c. blunt. d. sharp. e. homodont.

heterodont

What did the patterns Linneaus identified in the "Great Chain of Being" come to be called? a. adaptation b. homologies c. naturalism d. extinction e. hornology

homologies

Many fossils are found nearby ancient a. lakes. b. mountains. c. outer space. d. cities. e. valleys.

lakes

The ability of one individual to change their physiology or morphology in response to environmental conditions is regarded as a. polyphenism. b. evolution. c. natural evolution. d. convection. e. phenotypic plasticity.

phenotypic plasticity

Adapoids, as a group, tend to have which of the following characteristics? a. all of these are correct b. postorbital bar, flat nails, grasping abilities c. flat nails, short snouts, small canines d. forward-facing eyes, long tails, 2:1:2:2 dental formula e. large eyes, sexual dimorphism, claws

postorbital bar, flat nails, grasping abilities

For primates, the leading cause of death in large social groups is a. inter-group competition. b. predation. c. niche competition. d. lack of food. e. falling out of trees.

predation.

Chimpanzee display many different cultural traditions that include all of the following EXCEPT a. tool-use techniques. b. cracking nuts. c. religious behaviors. d. hunting strategies.

religious behaviors

A group's home range is the area in which the group a. encounters neighboring groups. b. finds mates. c. first evolved. d. searches for food. e. All of these are correct.

searches for food

Primate maternal behavior is best understood as a. socially learned. b. rarely practiced. c. innate. d. All of these are correct. e. instinctual.

socially learned.

Which evolutionary process postulates a higher-order process that invokes competition between species? a. population selection b. whip it c. species selection d. evo-devo e. multivariate selection

species selection

The most important element in the preservation of remains is a a. rapid fluctuation in moisture. b. change in temperature. c. stable environment. d. high level of oxygen. e. All of these are correct.

stable environment

Platyrrhines are found in a. Southeast Asia. b. the New World. c. Madagascar. d. India. e. Africa.

the New World

All of the following are true about cultural anthropologists EXCEPT they a. suspend their own sense of what is "normal" in order to understand others. b. study human cultures in foreign countries or at home. c. focus on present-day societies. d. use excavation to collect data. e. None of these are correct.

use excavation to collect data

All of the following are acclimatory adjustments to cold temperatures, EXCEPT a. increasing basal metabolic rate. b. shivering. c. maintaining heat near the core of the body. d. vasodilation.

vasodilation