Anth 435 Final | Actual study set |
Questions and verified Answers
A fossil assigned to Homo was described in 2016. It dates between 2.75 and 2.8 mya, making it the
oldest hominan yet recovered. - ANSW-true
The long human thumb, that is placed closer to the fingers than the condition in the other African apes,
is the result of strong selective pressure for a power grip. - ANSW-false
Our single most important non-biological trait is [1] (be very specific). - ANSW-technology
Humans are able to independently move their little finger. The only other primate that can do this is
chimpanzees. - ANSW-false
The oldest stone tools are called [1] tools and are characterized by choppers.
Correct! - ANSW-oldowan
According to Wood and Collard, the traditional, or historical, definition
of the genus Homo is the only taxonomic level that is well defined. - ANSW-false
Which of the following had anatomical features in their hand that would have enabled them to make
and use stone tools? - ANSW-paranthropus
An opportunistic tool is one that is made from a preconceived notion of what the tool should do and
look like. - ANSW-false
Once the hominin upper limb was freed from supporting body weight the hand and brain "retooled" for
manipulation and for cultural potential. - ANSW-true
Scapular motion is defined and limited by its relationship to the shoulder muscles and the ribcage. -
ANSW-true
The shoulder joint is very unstable. It is held together mainly by muscles, and can easily be dislocated.
However, this arrangement provides for a highly mobile joint and the greatest Range-of-Motion in the
body. - ANSW-true
A power grip allows for fine controlled manipulation. - ANSW-false
The finger proportions and shortness of the thumb prevent chimpanzees and gorillas from having
human-like power and ______ grips - ANSW-precision
Gorillas and chimps are forced to be knucklewalkers. If they did not knucklewalk they would place
intolerable stress on their joints - ANSW-true
According to Randy Susman, a hand capable of making tools is indicated by - ANSW-the robusticity of the
thumb and the joint surface of the thumb
as a locomotion option, is unique to humans among primates - ANSW-endurance/ long distance running
Our thermoregulatory regimen allows us to dump heat efficiently. However, it requires that we consume
more [1] than other mammals and we must always be close to it. - ANSW-water
The most effective means of cooling down for a human is - ANSW-evaporative cooling/sweating/
perspiration
Humans and chimpanzees have the same [1] of hair follicles. The different is that chimps have more
follicles that develop course, thick, and heavily pigmented hair shafts. - ANSW-number
The main advantage to meat-eating is - ANSW-less time is spent consuming food.
Questions and verified Answers
A fossil assigned to Homo was described in 2016. It dates between 2.75 and 2.8 mya, making it the
oldest hominan yet recovered. - ANSW-true
The long human thumb, that is placed closer to the fingers than the condition in the other African apes,
is the result of strong selective pressure for a power grip. - ANSW-false
Our single most important non-biological trait is [1] (be very specific). - ANSW-technology
Humans are able to independently move their little finger. The only other primate that can do this is
chimpanzees. - ANSW-false
The oldest stone tools are called [1] tools and are characterized by choppers.
Correct! - ANSW-oldowan
According to Wood and Collard, the traditional, or historical, definition
of the genus Homo is the only taxonomic level that is well defined. - ANSW-false
Which of the following had anatomical features in their hand that would have enabled them to make
and use stone tools? - ANSW-paranthropus
An opportunistic tool is one that is made from a preconceived notion of what the tool should do and
look like. - ANSW-false
Once the hominin upper limb was freed from supporting body weight the hand and brain "retooled" for
manipulation and for cultural potential. - ANSW-true
Scapular motion is defined and limited by its relationship to the shoulder muscles and the ribcage. -
ANSW-true
The shoulder joint is very unstable. It is held together mainly by muscles, and can easily be dislocated.
However, this arrangement provides for a highly mobile joint and the greatest Range-of-Motion in the
body. - ANSW-true
A power grip allows for fine controlled manipulation. - ANSW-false
The finger proportions and shortness of the thumb prevent chimpanzees and gorillas from having
human-like power and ______ grips - ANSW-precision
Gorillas and chimps are forced to be knucklewalkers. If they did not knucklewalk they would place
intolerable stress on their joints - ANSW-true
According to Randy Susman, a hand capable of making tools is indicated by - ANSW-the robusticity of the
thumb and the joint surface of the thumb
as a locomotion option, is unique to humans among primates - ANSW-endurance/ long distance running
Our thermoregulatory regimen allows us to dump heat efficiently. However, it requires that we consume
more [1] than other mammals and we must always be close to it. - ANSW-water
The most effective means of cooling down for a human is - ANSW-evaporative cooling/sweating/
perspiration
Humans and chimpanzees have the same [1] of hair follicles. The different is that chimps have more
follicles that develop course, thick, and heavily pigmented hair shafts. - ANSW-number
The main advantage to meat-eating is - ANSW-less time is spent consuming food.
