**Applied physical anthropology Flashcards
1
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Most issues in Applied physical anthropology are anthropogenic. What does that mean?
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Anthropogenic is : of human origin, individuals, societies, environment, technologies
2
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What does medical anthropology study?
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-study of health, illness and cross cultural perspective
3
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What are human defense mechanisms?
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- physical barriers like skin
- chemical barriers
- expulsion medications
- adaption functions such as fever and coughing
4
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Define eugenics
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-restriction of immigrants from certain populations
5
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Define ergonomics
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-The science of designing work areas and products to optimize performance and provide the best fit
6
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What is forensic anthropology
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- legal aspects of death
- Identifying human remains
- victims of crime, war, genocide
