In Darwin's 1871 Book the Descent of Man,and Selection in Relation

question 39

Multiple Choice

In Darwin's 1871 book The Descent of Man,and Selection in Relation to Sex,he theorized that

• A) there are fundamental qualitative differences between humans and animals in terms of mental faculties.
• B) human beings have descended from animal ancestors.
• C) primitive and "savage" human groups represent separate species.
• D) human beings are immune to the influence of natural selection.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating heart rate, widening bronchial passages, decreasing motility of the large intestine, and more.

Parasympathetic Division

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting the "rest and digest" response.

Vestibulocochlear

The vestibulocochlear nerve, also known as the eighth cranial nerve, is responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, often referring to a chemical reaction being in a state where reactants and products are formed at the same rate.