Lactose Tolerance

question 43

Multiple Choice

Lactose tolerance:

• A) evolved along with the ability to herd dairy animals.
• B) was common in our earliest Homo sapiens sapiens ancestors.
• C) offers no advantage to herders or pastoralists.
• D) never offered any selective advantage to anyone.
• E) is necessary for vegetarianism.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Exercise

High-intensity physical activity that does not rely on oxygen as the primary energy source and focuses on strengthening muscles.

Aerobic Exercise

Fitness activities that increase heart rate and lung capacity, leading to improved endurance and energy.

Oxygen Consumption

The rate at which oxygen is used by tissues or organs in the body, indicative of metabolic activity and energy expenditure.

Organic Fitness

A holistic approach to fitness that emphasizes natural methods of maintaining physical health, such as nutrition and active lifestyles, without depending heavily on artificial or mechanical means.