The Fossil Called Lucy Is a Member of the Species

question 48

Multiple Choice

The fossil called Lucy is a member of the species ________ that lived over 3 million years ago.

• A)Australopithecus afarensis
• B)Australopithecus africanus
• C)Proconsul
• D)Homo habilis
• E)Homo erectus

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Definitions:

Body Temperature

The assessment of the body's capacity to produce and eliminate heat, signifying the equilibrium between heat generation and dissipation.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to sustain life.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in external environments.

Insulin

A pancreas-derived hormone that assists in controlling blood glucose levels by facilitating the entry of glucose into the body's tissues.