What Field of Anthropology Studies Monkeys and Apes, but Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

What field of anthropology studies monkeys and apes, but not human beings?

• A) evolutionary biology
• B) paleoanthropology
• C) paleoprimatology
• D) primatology

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Definitions:

Place Theory

Place theory is a theory of hearing that proposes sounds of different frequencies stimulate specific places along the cochlea, leading to the perception of pitch.

Trichromatic Theory

A theory of color vision proposing that the human eye contains three types of receptors sensitive to red, green, and blue light, which, when combined, can produce the perception of any color.

Basic Tastes

The five recognized fundamentals of taste perception: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Middle Ear

The middle ear is the section of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window, containing the three auditory ossicles, which transmit sound vibrations.