Social Structure Theory Claims That Gender Differences in Mating Patterns

question 166

Multiple Choice

Social structure theory claims that gender differences in mating patterns are not due to evolution, but are instead the product of _.

• A) adaptive significance
• B) physiological factors
• C) biological factors
• D) cultural roles

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A growth plate located at the ends of long bones, where new bone tissue is produced during childhood and adolescence.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily consisting of a shaft and two ends, which are mostly found in the appendicular skeleton such as the femur and humerus.

Articular Cartilage

Smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, minimizing friction and absorbing shock.

Bone Growth

A physiological process involving the increase in size of bones through cell division and the deposition of new bone tissue, essential for skeletal development.