Biological Anthropology Exam 2 - Matching

Question 1

Acclimatization

Answer 1

Increase in blood cell production, heart rate,
respiration

Question 2

Adaptation

Answer 2

genetic mutations influencing glucose regulation

Question 3

Allopatric speciation

Answer 3

Reproductive isolation due to physical or geographical barrier

Question 4

Australopithecus afarensis

Answer 4

East Africa: ape-like teeth and skull but expanded neocortex

Question 5

Australopithecus africanus

Answer 5

South Africa; precision-grip hand anatomy, parabolic dental arcade

Question 6

Homo erectus

Answer 6

Africa, Asia, Europe. Modern limb proportions, first to migrate out of Africa and control fire/cook food.

Question 7

Homo heidelbergensis

Answer 7

Africa, Asia, Europe. Expanded frontal and parietal lobes, first to hunt large game and build temporary shelters

Question 8

Homo sapiens

Answer 8

Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Americas. Vertical forehead, chin, canine fossa. First to migrate to Australia and the Americas, make projectile weapons and musical instruments.

Question 9

Interspecific variation

Answer 9

Variation between species

Question 10

Intraspecific variation

Answer 10

Variation within a species related to :
- Age/Sex
- Genetics
- Time
- Space

Question 11

Neanderthals

Answer 11

Asia, Europe. Occipital bun, midfacial prognathism. First to make art and bury the dead

Question 12

Parapatric speciation

Answer 12

Reproductive isolation due to extreme changes in habitat