A(n)____ Explanation Describes Why a Structure or Behavior Evolved as It

question 106

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did.​

• A)functional
• B)​ontogenetic
• C)​physiological
• D)evolutionary

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Definitions:

Bioarchaeology

The archaeological study of human remains, emphasizing the preservation of cultural and social processes in the skeleton.

Mummified Skeletal Remains

The preserved remains of a body in which both soft tissues and skeletal structures have undergone a process of mummification.

Early Surgery

Surgical procedures and practices performed in the early stages of medical history, often with limited knowledge of anatomy and sterilization techniques.

Charcoal

A lightweight, black residue, consisting mainly of carbon and produced by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal or plant materials.