Taphonomy Is the Study of

question 12

Multiple Choice

Taphonomy is the study of

• A)dating techniques.
• B)the identification of fossil species.
• C)how organic remains become fossils.
• D)reconstructing whole organisms from fragmentary fossil remains.

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Definitions:

Hormone

A chemical released by a gland. Hormones travel through the bloodstream and influence functions such as metabolic rate, arousal level, and the liver’s sugar output.

Transcranial Stimulation

A non-invasive method of stimulating the brain through the skull using electrical currents or magnetic fields.

Magnetic Pulses

Magnetic pulses refer to the use of a magnetic field to deliver short, powerful bursts of energy, often used in medical treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

TMS Technique

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of certain conditions.