The Earliest Evidence for the Development of a Number of Elements

question 44

Multiple Choice

The earliest evidence for the development of a number of elements of complexity-including status-differentiated burials, metallurgy, and scapulimancy-can be dated to what period of Chinese prehistory:

• A) 4,000-5,000 years ago
• B) 3,000-4,000 years ago
• C) 2,000-3,000 years ago
• D) 1,000-2,000 years ago

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Definitions:

Sperm Cells

Male gametes responsible for fertilizing the female ovum, initiating the development of a new organism.

Urethra

The tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body, allowing urine to be expelled.

Sertoli Cells

Male reproductive cells that support, nourish, and regulate the sperm-producing cells.

Semen

A fluid containing spermatozoa and secretions from the male reproductive glands, involved in the fertilization process.