The Distribution of Cortical Bone in the Femur

question 59

Multiple Choice

The distribution of cortical bone in the femur

• A) is diagnostic of locomotor patterns.
• B) can be used to estimate body weight.
• C) cannot be measured in fossils.
• D) tells you how strong a species was.

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Definitions:

Homogeneous Oligopolists

Firms within an oligopoly market structure that offer products or services that are very similar, making them close substitutes for each other.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single firm controls the entire market for a product or service, with no close substitutes.

Kinked-Demand Curve

A demand curve that has a distinct bend or "kink" at a certain price level, often used to describe price stability in oligopolistic markets.

Highly Elastic

Refers to a market condition where the demand or supply for a product responds very significantly to changes in its price.