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Chimps have an valgus knee.

Match question with best answer.  Read questions carefully.

As hominins evolved, our faces became flatter, our jaws smaller. In other words, our faces became more ___________.

Look at the following list carefully.  Match the letter of the best answer with the options below. A. Platyrrhini B. Euprimates C. Cercopithecoidea D. Hominoids E. Australopithecus rudolfensis F. Strepsirhines G. Anthropoids H. Homo habilis I. Australopithecus afarensis J. Prosimians K. Haplorhini L. Australopithecus robustus (paranthropus) M. Primates N. Hominins O. Basal Anthropoids P. Sahelanthropus tschadensis Q. Australopithecus africanus R.  Catarrhini S. Proprimates T. Cebidae

Using information only covered in this course: Describe at least two examples of culture that you witnessed/read about primates (non-human) in the video lecture and/or book.  Be specific and explain how these are examples of culture. Would these behaviors change in captive populations? Why?

Using information only covered in this course: How are primates defined in the video lecture?  Consider two major characteristics that define this taxonomic order.  How does this compare to other mammals?

Lucy’s species is currently considered the oldest hominin.

_____, making connections between dendrites, and _____, a fatty layer around axons, are the neural changes that program development.

Shakira asks her professor if she should send her 3-year-old to preschool. Professor Eng should answer:

A repayment program for students in a variety of healthcare training programs and is available in 30 states is called?