Comparison of Wear Patterns on the Teeth of Australopithecus and Paranthropus

question 45

Multiple Choice

Comparison of wear patterns on the teeth of Australopithecus and Paranthropus show which of the following about the diets of these genera?

• A)They were both carnivores.
• B)They were both vegetarians with the same basic food sources.
• C)They were both omnivores.
• D)They were both vegetarians with different plant food sources.

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Definitions:

PYY

Peptide YY is a hormone produced in the gut in response to eating, which has been associated with reducing appetite and inhibiting food intake.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls various autonomic functions, including temperature regulation, hunger, thirst, and the release of hormones.

Stomach

The stomach is a muscular organ located in the upper abdomen that receives food from the esophagus, producing gastric acid and digestive enzymes to aid in food digestion.

Orexin

A type of neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating wakefulness, appetite, and arousal.