Question 1

Most comparative anatomical studies indicate strong evolutionary ties between the great apes and humans.Summarize the data that demonstrate this link.

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Question 2

The human intermembral index is closest to:

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A)  50
B)  70
C)  90
D)  110

Question 3

The maximum parsimony principle states that the most probable phylogenetic tree is one:

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A)  with the fewest number of species represented
B)  with the maximum number of species represented
C)  based on the fewest changes in the genetic code
D)  based on the maximum number of changes in the genetic code

Question 4

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match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function:
-sagittal crest

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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 case

Question 5

A hypothesis that explains why hominin dentition has reduced in size through time includes the idea that:

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A)  tools perform the same functions in hominids that teeth perform in other hominoids
B)  humans use weapons instead of teeth
C)  cooperative hunting is inconsistent with canine threat displays
D)  all of the above

Question 6

In contrast to monkeys,apes and humans:

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A)  have shorter,broader trunks
B)  can rotate their forearms to a much greater extent
C)  do not use their backs much in locomotion
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Matching Questions
match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function:
-auditory bulla

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A)  houses middle ear
B)  attachment for masseter muscle
C)  closes off the eye socket from behind

Question 8

As compared to the monkey skeleton,the hominoid skeleton is characterized by:

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A)  a shallow socket in the scapula for articulation with the humerus
B)  a short broad trunk
C)  reduction in the number of lumbar vertebrae
D)  all of the above

Question 9

True brachiation involves:

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A)  use of a prehensile tail
B)  orthograde posture
C)  quadrupedalism
D)  none of the above

Question 10

When human chromosomes are compared with chimpanzee chromosomes,all of the chromosomes match except for human chromosome number:

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A)  2
B)  12
C)  22
D)  X

Question 11

Ape dentition is characterized by:

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A)  upper incisors implanted in the jaw at an angle
B)  large and projecting canines
C)  U-shaped dental arcade
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Matching Questions
match the features with the correct primate (an answer may be used more than once) :
-thick tooth enamel

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A)  monkey
B)  ape
C)  human

Question 13

Features of the human skeleton that are adaptations for suspensory behavior include:

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A)  reduction in number of lumbar vertebrae
B)  lumbar curve
C)  five fingers and toes
D)  scapula lying to the side of the body

Question 14

Matching Questions
match the terms with their definitions:
-frugivorous

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A)  eats variety of plant and animal foods
B)  eats primarily insects
C)  eats primarily fruits
D)  eats primarily leaves

Question 15

The common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees had how many chromosomes?

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A)  42
B)  44
C)  46
D)  48

Question 16

An endocranial cast is a:

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A)  cast of the inside of the brain case
B)  cast of the exterior of the brain case
C)  measure of the volume of the brain case
D)  measure of the length of the skull relative to its width

Question 17

Among the anthropoids the cerebral cortex is highly convoluted and differentiated into areas associated with specific functions.Those areas that are greatly expanded in humans include those associated with:

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A)  vision
B)  language
C)  hand coordination
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Molars with broad,flat basins and low rounded cusps are characteristic of:

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A)  folivores
B)  insectivores
C)  frugivores
D)  omnivores

Question 19

The dental arcade of a chimpanzee is shaped like:

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A)  a parabola
B)  the letter V
C)  the letter U
D)  a helix

Question 20

Matching Questions
match the following locomotion pattern to the general relative size of arms and legs (an answer may be used more than once) :
-terrestrial quadrupedalism

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A)  legs longer than arms
B)  arms longer than legs
C)  arms and legs nearly the same length

Exam 8: Comparative Studies: Anatomy and Genetics

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Most comparative anatomical studies indicate strong evolutionary ties between the great apes and humans.Summarize the data that demonstrate this link.

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The dental arcade of a chimpanzee is shaped like:

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Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -auditory bulla

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The common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees had how many chromosomes?

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In contrast to monkeys,apes and humans:

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Ape dentition is characterized by:

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The maximum parsimony principle states that the most probable phylogenetic tree is one:

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A hypothesis that explains why hominin dentition has reduced in size through time includes the idea that:

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The human intermembral index is closest to:

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True brachiation involves:

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As compared to the monkey skeleton,the hominoid skeleton is characterized by:

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When human chromosomes are compared with chimpanzee chromosomes,all of the chromosomes match except for human chromosome number:

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Molars with broad,flat basins and low rounded cusps are characteristic of:

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Among the anthropoids the cerebral cortex is highly convoluted and differentiated into areas associated with specific functions.Those areas that are greatly expanded in humans include those associated with:

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Matching Questions match the anatomical feature of the skull with its function: -sagittal crest

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Features of the human skeleton that are adaptations for suspensory behavior include:

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