Features Showing That Australopithecus Afarensis Is a Hominin Include

question 47

Multiple Choice

Features showing that Australopithecus afarensis is a hominin include

• A) a large brain.
• B) the lack of a tail.
• C) bipedalism.
• D) thin molar enamel.

Recognize the impact of damage to specific brain regions on behavior and ability.

Describe the process and importance of memory formation and storage.

Identify the role of the sensory and motor cortices in processing sensory information and generating motor responses.

Understand the significance of association areas in complex cognitive functions.

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Definitions:

Narrows

A geographical feature where a body of water is constricted between two landforms.

Bedridden

A state in which a person is unable to rise from bed due to illness or disability.

Eccentric Tension

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle elongates while under tension, often engaged during the lowering phase of a lift.

Isotonic Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length while the tension remains constant, typically involved in lifting and moving objects.