Which Species Has Been Called the "End Product of a Long

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which species has been called the "end product of a long period of evolution on a comparatively small island where environmental conditions placed small body size at a selective advantage"?

• A) Homo erectus
• B) Homo habilis
• C) Homo antecessor
• D) Homo floresiensis

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Definitions:

Galactose

A simple sugar that is a component of lactose, found in milk and dairy products, and is metabolized by the body into glucose.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain thought to control hunger and thirst; damage can reduce the desire to eat and drink.

Sugar Receptors

Cellular structures that detect the presence of sugar molecules, primarily involved in taste perception.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus that plays a role in satiety, or feeling full after eating, and regulating part of the body's energy balance.