On Planet X, You Observe That a Primate-Like Species Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

On Planet X, you observe that a primate-like species is undergoing rapid evolution, with their brains having grown significantly in volume.Based on the textbook's discussion about a similar process that took place in human evolution, what physiological changes to this alien species would you expect to accompany this growth in brain volume? Assume that body size has not changed.

• A) increased muscle mass
• B) shorter fingers and limbs
• C) increased energetic demands elsewhere on the body
• D) increased encephalization quotient
• E) lengthened digestive tract

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