In the Two Decades Following 1990, Subsidized Federal Loans Per

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Multiple Choice

In the two decades following 1990, subsidized federal loans per full-time student more than tripled. Economic analysis indicates that this expansion in subsidies

• A) reduced the cost of a college education for all students.
• B) increased the cost of a college education for all students.
• C) reduced the net cost of a college education for students receiving the subsidies, but increased the cost of college for other students.
• D) increased the net cost of a college education for those receiving the subsidies, but reduced the cost of college for other students.

Recognize the significance of convergent evolution, homoplasy, and synapomorphies in phylogenetics.

Explain the importance of outgroups in determining ancestral states.

Understand the impact of physical and genetic traits on phylogenetic analysis.

Understand the role of fossils in determining ancestral and derived traits.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Muscle Control

The ability to direct and coordinate muscle actions in the body for voluntary movements.

Somatic

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind, or pertaining to the wall of the body cavity, especially in contrast to the visceral parts.

Visual Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes.