List the Ancestor of the Orangutan, and Describe Their Anatomic

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Essay

List the ancestor of the orangutan, and describe their anatomic characteristics.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Pituitary Gland

a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for regulating crucial body functions through the release of hormones.

Hypophysis

Another term for the pituitary gland, a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for controlling various hormonal activities in the body.

Lethargic

A state of sluggishness, fatigue, or lack of energy, often as a result of illness or medical conditions.