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EXAM 2 Flashcards

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Provide a clear explanation of evolution

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Explain the theory of evolution by natural selection and roles of Darwin and Wallace in developing the theory.

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What are the 4 main observations Darwin bases his hypothesis on?

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How do variations, adaptations, and sexual selection work together in the theory of evolution according to Darwin?

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Definition of convergent evolution

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Definition of homoplasy

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Definition of homology

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Definition of Analogy

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Definition of mutations

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Definition of chromosomes

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What is the basic concept of species classification?

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What is phylogeny?

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What is taxonomy?

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What are the primary 6 reasons we should study other species?

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What is the role of learning during evolution?

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What are the neural similarities between mammals and the brain?

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17
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What are the 2 methods used to study the evolution of the brain?

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18
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What is the encephalization factor and what the areas in the graph
represent?

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19
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Explain the main factors on human brain evolution, such as the change
of volume of the specific brain regions, which areas evolved larger, and the consequences of these
enlarged areas in the stages of development.

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20
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Describe the relationship
between brain size evolution and traits (bipedalism, tools, teeth, etc.).

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21
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What are the cost and benefits of having a large brain?

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22
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What is the role of genes in having a large brain?

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23
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Explain the differences in skin color, facial features, and stature
of the human species.

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24
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Describe the term zygote

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25
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Describe the term embryo

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26
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Describe the term fetus

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27
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Describe the term infant

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28
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How does the nervous system originates from one of the embryo layers?

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29
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Identify in a graph and briefly describe the three embryo layers, the neural plate, the neural groove, and the neural tube.

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30
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What are the six stages of neural development

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