What New Form of Thermoregulation Had to Evolve Before Bipedal

question 11

Multiple Choice

What new form of thermoregulation had to evolve before bipedal hominids could be successful?

• A) warm bloodedness
• B) sweating
• C) vasioconstriction
• D) more blood to head

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data received by the sensory organs (e.g., eyes, ears, skin, nose, tongue) that is then interpreted by the brain to form perceptions of the environment.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding smell, to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and the processing of emotional memories.

Galvanic Skin Response

Galvanic Skin Response is a method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin, which varies with its moisture level; often used to gauge emotional arousal.