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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 5 Primate Diversity And Ecology

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Question 1

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In primate dentition, the left side of a jaw is identical to the right side. This is called

A) bilateral symmetry.
B) homologous dentition.
C) positive correlation.
D) pleiotrophy.

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Question 2

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What makes primates useful models for understanding human evolution?

A) Primate evolution is more complex than the evolution of lower animals.
B) We share many of the same adaptations as other primates.
C) We share an interest in evolution with other primates.
D) Modern primates represent the primitive condition of our common ancestor.

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Question 3

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Most primates rely more on visual stimuli and less on olfactory stimuli than do other mammals. Which of the following is one line of evidence for this?

A) Primates have more complex eyes than do other mammals.
B) Primate olfactory apparatuses are highly specialized, especially in diurnal primates.
C) Primates have more olfactory nerves than do other mammals.
D) The primate visual sense is highly developed while the olfactory apparatus is reduced, especially in diurnal primates.

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