Compare and Contrast the Scientific Theories for the Peopling of the Americas

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Essay

Compare and contrast the scientific theories for the peopling of the Americas with Indian traditions. What different theories explain the movement of peoples to the Americas? What do most Indian cultures believe? Why are there differences?

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Specialized cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals which can be interpreted by the brain.

Basilar Cells

Specialized cells found in the organ of Corti within the cochlea of the inner ear, which play a role in the hearing process by supporting the hair cells responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Ossicles

Three small bones located in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Cochleas

Spiral-shaped organs located in the inner ear responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.